Conversation so far:
What happened during the Heatmiser?
Elliott Smith formed the band Heatmiser with classmate Neil Gust.
How many people were in Heatmiser?
Four.
Which song did the band Heatmiser release?
Did the band Heatmiser win any recognition or awards?
Are there any other interesting aspects about Elliott Smith's time in Heatmiser?
Around this time, Elliott Smith and Neil Gust worked a number of odd jobs around Portland.
Which other life history of Elliot Smith was mentioned besides odd jobs while playing Heatmiser?
Elliott Smith endured a difficult childhood and a troubled relationship with his stepfather Charlie Welch.

Question: Does she seem to have a rough background?
Self-contained rewrite: Does Elliott Smith seem to have a rough background?