Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Patti Smith's birth and a lot of more information!
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 Highlights
Read about Patti Smith's career and accomplishments in the following section.
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.”
Family and Personal Life
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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.
| Husband's/Spouse's Name | N/A |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes / Jackson Smith (Son) and Jesse Smith (Daughter) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Single |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
All information you might be interested in can be found in the table below, for example, birthdate, birthplace, and more!
| Full/Real Name | Patricia Lee Smith |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Female |
| Age (as of today) | 76 years |
| Date of Birth | December 30, 1946 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.73 m, 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 58 kg, 128 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $20 Million |
| Occupation | American Singer-songwriter, Author, Musician, Poet |
Height, Weight, and Age
Patti Smith's height is pretty average measuring 1.73 m. Patti Smith weighs 58 kg. Being born on December 30, 1946, translates to an age of 76 years as of todays date (June 5, 2023).
Quotes
If I have any regrets, I could say that I’m sorry I wasn’t a better writer or a better singer.
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Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.
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In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.
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I didn’t know Kurt Cobain or Amy Winehouse, but I was affected by both of their deaths because I admired their work so much and mourned their youth and work they would never produce.
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For everything bad, there’s a million really exciting things, whether it’s someone puts out a really great book, there’s a new movie, there’s a new detective, the sky is unbelievably golden, or you have the best cup of coffee you ever had in your life.
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