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Patti Smith Patricia Lee Smith (IPA: /pəˈtrɪʃə liː smɪθ/; born December 30, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter and poet. She was influential in the birth of punk rock with her 1975 debut album Horses. Called "Godmother of Punk" she integrated the beat poetry performance style with three-chord rock. Her allusions introduced American teens to 19th century French poetry, while her "unladylike" language defied the disco era. Smith is most widely known for the song "Because the Night", which was co-written with Bruce Sp
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Birth name Patricia Lee Smith
Also known as Patti Smith Group
Born December 30, 1946 (1946-12-30) (age 61), Chicago, Illinois
Origin New York City, New York, U.S.
Genre(s) Rock, punk, alternative rock
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, poet, artist
Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar, clarinet
Years active 1972 "present
Label(s) Arista, Columbia
Website PattiSmith.net
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Patricia Lee Smith (IPA: /pəˈtrɪʃə liː smɪθ/; born December 30, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter and poet. She was influential in the birth of punk rock with her 1975 debut album Horses. Called "Godmother of Punk" she integrated the beat poetry performance style with three-chord rock. Her allusions introduced American teens to 19th century French poetry, while her Read more...

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