Patti Smith

Patti Smith is a pioneering figure in American music, poetry, and visual art whose 1975 debut album Horses cemented her place in the emerging New York punk scene. Known for fusing raw rock energy with literary depth, Smith gained commercial success with the Bruce Springsteen co-written hit “Because the Night” and continued to influence generations of artists across genres. Over the years, she has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, awarded the Polar Music Prize, and honored with the National Book Award for her memoir Just Kids. Smith’s career spans decades of innovation, activism, and artistic integrity, making her one of the most enduring and influential voices in modern culture.