Patti Smith: Queen of cool's love letter to the people who've shaped her
Summary
Patti Smith, a well-known musician and artist, is on tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of her album "Horses." She is also releasing a new memoir, "Bread of Angels," inspired by her experiences in New York's cultural scene in the 1970s. Smith reflects on her music's impact and her relationship with her late husband, Fred 'Sonic' Smith.Key Facts
- Patti Smith is touring to celebrate 50 years since the release of her album "Horses."
- She is publishing a new memoir called "Bread of Angels."
- Smith gained fame as part of New York's counter-cultural scene in the 1970s.
- Her song "People Have the Power" was co-written with her husband, Fred 'Sonic' Smith, and is used in protests.
- The album cover for "Horses" was photographed by her friend Robert Mapplethorpe.
- Smith wrote the lyrics for the hit song "Because the Night" while waiting for a call from her husband, Fred.
- Her work continues to inspire young fans who know the words to her decades-old songs.
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