Patti Smith is an American rock musician, poet, and singer-songwriter who emerged as a pioneering figure in punk rock during the 1970s. Known as the "Punk Poet Laureate," she blended poetic lyrics with raw rock energy on landmark albums like Horses and Easter, earning her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Her influential career spanning decades has established her as one of music's most respected and innovative artists.
