Patti Smith

Patricia Lee "Patti" Smith (born December 30, 1946) is an American
singer-songwriter, poet and visual artist, who became a highly influential
component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album
Horses. Called the "Godmother of Punk", her work was a fusion of rock and
poetry. Smith's most widely known song is "Because the Night", which ... read more

Patti Smith: how she rocks our world

Patti Smith is rock royalty and a new album and book from the 'godmother of punk' make 2012 a jubilee year. Now 65, her influence shows no sign of waning. We spoke to mus...
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Patti Smith: a career in pictures

Since she was photographed for the cover of Horses by her lover Robert Mapplethorpe, the many sides to Patti Smith have often been revealed on camera – sometimes in...
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Listen to an Antony Meltdown 2012 playlist on Spotify

The Southbank Centre in London has curated this playlist on Spotify to mark the Meltdown 2012 festival in August, curated by Antony of Antony and the JohnsonsThis year's ...
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Woolgathering by Patti Smith – review

Smith's vivid sequence of memoir sketches has lost none of its quiet power in this augmented 20th anniversary editionThe original Woolgathering, a collection of sketches ...
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Shailene Woodley: 'I Would Love To Play Patti Smith'

Actress Shailene Woodley has named her dream role - she's desperate to play rocker Patti Smith on the big screen. The Descendants star admits she's obsessed with the go...
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Shailene Woodley - Shailene Woodley Eyes Patti Smith Movie Role

Actress Shailene Woodley has named her dream role - shes desperate to play rocker Patti Smith on the big screen The Descendants star admits shes obsessed with the godmoth...
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SBTRKT, Grandaddy, Squarepusher, Van Dyke Parks, Patti Smith and more added to Electric Picnic bill

Some real nice additions to Electric Picnic were just announced. Squarepusher! Van Dyke Parks! SBTRKT and the much-touted Grandaddy festival appearance. An mhaith. Patti ...
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Live music booking now

Folkie ingenue Laura Marling seals her big-league status by playing at the Royal Albert Hall (7 Jul, SW7) before festival dates including Latitude (12-15 Jul, Henham Park...
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Radar Tip Of The Day 115: Savages

Some people have said Savages lead singer Jehn's vibe reminds them of Patti Smith. It's early days yet – they've played one gig – but from the off I think the...
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Ask the indie professor: Who likes 'cheesy' music and why?

Do women really like 'cheesy' music? Or does society decide what's cheesy and cast that judgment on less powerful groups?Question: @indiegodess Serious question for a Fri...
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Alberteen: Metal Book

Alberteen is a well educated band. Lead singer Phil Shaw is a Professor of English Literature at University of Leicester and bass player Ade Berry is a playwright and d...
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John Cale: Conflict

Big Beat is releasing John Cale: Conflict & Catalysis: Productions & Arrangements 1966-2006 on February 27.as a producer, you've got to be a catalyst, an ally, a co-c...
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Continental reunion show this Sunday

Lenny Kaye with Patti Smith at E2NY 2011 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) The Continental, which no longer hosts show, but is still a bar located on 25 3rd Ave in Manhat...
Posted 13 January 9.07pm — Comment on this

Patti Smith - Patti Smith Scraps Chelsea Hotel Show After Backlash

Punk legend Patti Smith scrapped her controversial show at New Yorks famous Chelsea Hotel after a backlash from residents facing eviction from the landmark The star was s...
Posted 13 January 3.11pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Patti Smith songs in the past year.

  • Because The Night  261 plays
  • April Fool  1 plays
  • Smells Like Teen Spirit  1 plays
  • Easter  1 plays
  • Dancing Barefoot  1 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Patti Smith over the past year.

  1. Absolute Classic Rock 107 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 70s 84 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 75 plays
  4. Absolute 80s 1 plays

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