| Net Worth: | $20 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | December 30, 1946 (77 years old) |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | Punk Singer |
| Nationality: | — |
Patti Smith has remained a big influencer through her poems, songs, and music. She is much known for fusing rock with her poets and became a part of “Punk Rock” with her most famous work being “Because of the Night.” She has also actively participated in activism, leading rallies, marches, etc. She has contributed to several books and even got a National Book Award.
Career
Patti Smitt started her career to her great ride of famous arts from her poems and recitations. She gave her first poetry performance on 10 February 1971, at St. Mark’s Church in the Bowery. That made her quite famous among the upcoming artists. Patti’s first book of poetry was “Seventh Heaven” in 1972. She also wrote music journals for differents magazines like “Creem” and “Rolling Stone.” She then shifted to punk rock, with her best selling songs “Easter” and “Because of the Night.” She even wrote famous books like “Just Kids.”
Personal Life
Patti Smith has been involved with a lot of famous men, starting with Tom Verlaine. Another artist in her domain, Jim Carroll, a fellow punk musician, Todd Rundgren, who produced a record called “Wave,” Robert Mapplethorpe, which was written in her book “Just Kids,” Allen Lanier.
Quotes
“My style says, ‘Look at me, don’t look at me.’”
— Patti Smith
“C’mon, I mean who didn’t listen to ‘The Who’ in the 60s?”
— Patti Smith
“No, my work does not reflect my sexual preferences, it reflects the fact that I feel total freedom as an artist.”
— Patti Smith
“I know I’m a strong performer. I’m not an evolved musician.”
— Patti Smith
“I personally am not interested in people trying to pigeonhole me.”
— Patti Smith