Patti Smith
Patricia Lee Smith 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. Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work.
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Background
- Born in
- Chicago
- Educated at
- Rowan UniversityDeptford Township High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 National Book Award🏆 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize🏆 Polar Music Prize🏆 Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
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1946
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