Patti Smith
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Patti Smith is a multifaceted artist known for pioneering the fusion of poetry and rock music.
Born in 1946, she rose to prominence in the 1970s New York arts scene.
Smith has released twelve albums, including the acclaimed "Horses," and published several books.
Her memoir "Just Kids" won the National Book Award in 2010.
She is also an accomplished visual artist, represented by the Robert Miller Gallery since 1978.
Smith has received numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the French title of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
She was married to musician Fred Sonic Smith and has two children.
Smith continues to create and perform, residing in New York City.
