[11] when smith was four, the family moved from chicago to the germantown section of philadelphia, [12] then to pitman, new jersey, [13] and finally settled in the woodbury gardens section of deptford township, new jersey Patti smith is an american poet, rock songwriter, and singer whose mesmeric charisma, chantlike but hoarsely compelling musical declamation, visionary texts, and simple but ingenious rock music won her an intense cult following and international recognition. At age 78, patti smith has much to celebrate, and not only because of her prolific career, but also because novelties are still present in her life In honor of her new memoir, bread of angels and. Smith revisits her childhood and offers insights into her marriage in a new memoir Bread of angels offers an intimate, if imperfect, view of the visionary punk poet.
Patti smith’s lifetime of reinvention nearing 80, the punk poet reflects on the twists in her story that have surprised even her. Punk rock pioneer patti smith didn’t know who her biological father was until getting an assist from the daughter she put up for adoption decades earlier. Patti smith’s just kids was voted a best book of the 21st century Her new memoir covers her whole life, charting deep love, unbearable loss and creative renewal. Patti smith is on the road while celebrating 50 years of her debut album, horses. she talks about her career and the stunning discovery she made while writing her new memoir.
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