Nell Smith, Musical Prodigy Who Collaborated With the Flaming Lips, Dead at 17
Nell Smith, the talented young musician who recorded an album of Nick Cave covers with the Flaming Lips, has died at the age of 17
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Subscribe NowNell Smith, the talented young musician who recorded an album of Nick Cave covers with the Flaming Lips, has died at the age of 17
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Band will also play a special space bubble show in Oklahoma City on 4/20
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