Patti Smith

Punk Poet Laureate

Patti Smith is an iconic American artist whose work spans music, poetry, and visual arts. She emerged in the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album "Horses," which blended rock and poetry in a way that was groundbreaking at the time. The album has since been hailed as one of the greatest albums in the history of rock music, with Smith's blend of beat poetry and garage rock influencing countless artists. Known for her distinctive blend of poetic lyrics and punk rock energy, Smith's career has been marked by her intellectual approach to music and her commitment to social and political activism.