Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer. Her 1975 debut album Horses made her an influential member of the New-York-City -based punk rock movement. [ 1 ] . Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work.

Jan 30, 2025 · Patti Smith, American poet, rock songwriter, and singer whose mesmeric charisma, chantlike but hoarsely compelling musical declamation, visionary texts, and simple but ingenious rock music won her an intense cult following and international recognition.

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Jan 31, 2025 · Patti Smith reacts to Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department shout-out: 'Thank you, Taylor' Smith told the outlet that she was "checked out by an excellent doctor and was absolutely fine ...

Apr 22, 2021 · Patti Smith is a highly influential figure in the New York City punk rock scene, starting with her 1975 album 'Horses.' Her biggest hit is the single "Because the Night."

Rock was getting too slick for its own good when Patti Smith burst on the scene and tore it apart. She shrieked and howled literate yet street-savvy lyrics, unflinchingly confronting topics from religion to the Beat movement. Patti Smith isn’t like the rest of us.

Jan 30, 2025 · SAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran singer and poet Patti Smith has reassured fans that she is “fine” after collapsing during a presentation in Brazil and later returning to apologize to the audience for ending her show early. Video published on social media showed the 78-year-old lying on the stage of the venue in Sao Paulo on Wednesday night.