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Article: DANIEL JOHNSTON'S SHOW A PAINFUL SPECTACLE.(77 SQUARE)
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- The Capital Times
- Article date:
- August 13, 2009
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Byline: Katjusa Cisar
Daniel Johnston's show at the Annex Wednesday night was an uncomfortable reminder that he's still trapped. The 48-year-old singer/songwriter, who suffers from severe bipolar disorder, has amassed a cult fan base over nearly three decades that's included the likes of Kurt Cobain. The 2006 documentary, 'The Devil and Daniel Johnston,' cemented his iconic status as a tortured genius. - Katjusa Cisar/The Capital Times print :: comment 4 votesAdd a comment to your rating Years ago, Daniel Johnston foretold his fate in his song, "Monkey in a Zoo."
"Throw me a peanut. Laugh and make jokes. But I've had enough peanuts. And I'm ready to ...
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