Born in Chicago and raised in New Jersey, Patti Smith has lived an incomparable life as a poet and performer. Known as “the punk poet laureate,” she’s in the Rock Hall of Fame and won a National Book Award.
Patti Smith
Patti Smith was honored by Chicago’s Poetry Foundation with a Pegasus Award.
Legendary musician, poet and writer Patti Smith was born in Chicago. Here's a rundown of her cultural connections.
