Date of Birth: December 30, 1946
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Patricia Lee “Patti” Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, and visual artist who became a highly influential figure in the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album “Horses.” Born on December 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Smith grew up in South Jersey and moved to New York City in the late 1960s. There, she became involved in the burgeoning art and music scenes, eventually gaining fame for her unique blend of rock and poetry. Smith’s music career began in earnest when she formed the Patti Smith Group in 1974. Their debut album, “Horses,” produced by John Cale, was groundbreaking for its fusion of punk rock and spoken word poetry. Smith’s subsequent albums, including “Radio Ethiopia” (1976), “Easter” (1978), and “Wave” (1979), solidified her status as an influential artist. In addition to her music career, Smith is also an accomplished author. Her memoir “Just Kids,” which recounts her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2010. Smith continues to write, perform, and advocate for various social and political causes.
5 Interesting Facts about Patti Smith
1. Patti Smith’s debut album “Horses” is often credited with helping to shape the punk rock genre.
2. Smith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
3. She had a close friendship and creative partnership with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.
4. Her song “Because the Night,” co-written with Bruce Springsteen, became a major hit in 1978.
5. Smith has published several books of poetry and prose, including “Woolgathering” and “M Train.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Patti Smith
1. “I don’t fuck much with the past but I fuck plenty with the future.”
2. “In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.”
3. “People have the power to redeem the work of fools.”
4. “Being an artist means forever healing your own wounds and at the same time endlessly exposing them.”
5. “Life isn’t some vertical or horizontal line — you have your own interior world, and it’s not neat.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Patti Smith’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $16 million.
Children
Patti Smith has two children, a son named Jackson Smith and a daughter named Jesse Paris Smith, both with her late husband, Fred “Sonic” Smith.
Relevant Links
1. [Patti Smith Official Website](http://www.pattismith.net/
2. [Patti Smith Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/patti-smith
3. [Patti Smith’s “Just Kids” on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/341879.Just_Kids
5. [Patti Smith’s Discography on Discogs](https://www.discogs.com/artist/21761-Patti-Smith
