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Patti Smith 패티 스미스

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Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, poet, and author. Her 1975 debut album, Horses, made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement earned her nicknames "Queen of Punk, and "Godmother of Punk". Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Night", co-written with Bruce Springsteen, reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number five on the UK Singles Chart.

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Patti Smith (패티 스미스) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Arista Records.

Details

• Genre: rock music, proto-punk, post-punk
• Awards: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, National Book Award, Polar Music Prize

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-18 · 4 verified snapshots.

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