After laying the foundations of folk rock with their electric cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” in 1965, The
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Patti Smith, born on 30 December 1946 in Chicago, is an icon of punk rock and poetry. Often dubbed the “godmother of punk”, her debut album Horses (1975) revolutionised rock with its fusion of poetry and raw rock.
Her committed lyrics, powerful voice and androgynous style inspired a whole generation. Her hit “Because the Night”, co-written with Bruce Springsteen, remains a classic. After taking a career break to bring up her children, Smith resumed her musical career in the 90s.
In addition to her music, Smith is also an acclaimed author, her autobiography “Just Kids” winning the National Book Award in 2010. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
After laying the foundations of folk rock with their electric cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” in 1965, The