Patti Smith Prints
The 'Godmother of Punk', Patti Smith is a poet, a singer and a fighter.
Smith began writing and performing very early. She unintentionally created a rock band by reciting her poetry over Lenny Kaye's guitar, later adding a pianist and bassist to the mix. In 1975 the Patti Smith Group released Horses, an album that combined punk rock and spoken word verse. Blessed with a compelling stage presence, Smith enchanted audiences with her impassioned melodies. Her commitment to social activism has never waned. Throughout her career she's used her status and talent to raise awareness for a number of issues, from the Iraq War to the West's dispassionate attitude toward AIDS.