"The people have the power, all we have to do is awaken that power in the people."

Patti Smith (1946)
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About Patti Smith

Patti Smith is an American singer, songwriter, and poet known for her influence on the punk rock movement in the 1970s. Born in Chicago in 1946, she moved to New York City in the late 1960s and became a prominent figure in the downtown music and art scenes. Smith's debut album 'Horses' (1975) is considered a landmark in rock music history, blending poetry and rock in a unique and powerful way. Throughout her career, she has remained an iconic figure in the music industry, known for her passionate performances and socially conscious lyrics.

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