Патти Смит (real name Патриция Ли Смит ) is an American singer and poet, born in 1946. She is called the "godmother of punk rock" thanks to her debut album, Horses , which became an important milestone in the genre's development. In the 1970s, she performed on the stage of New York's CBGB club, where the new wave of music was emerging. Her most famous song, "Because the Night" co-written with Брюсом Спрингстином , reached the top 20 of Billboard Hot 100 In 2005, she received the French Order of Arts and Letters, and in 2007 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Патти Смит made a significant contribution to the development of punk rock and alternative music.

• Genres: Поп, Иностранный рок, Альтернатива
• Country: USA
• Language: English