Godmother of Punk

Patti Smith  has been my favorite artist since I saw her unshaven armpits on the cover of Easter in 1978. While I admit the armpits were the initial draw, I quickly realized that Patti was something special. Growing up in rural Vermont, I knew nothing of CBGB and the growing punk scene, but Patti opened my eyes to a whole new world of poetry and a little angry rebellion. She seemed so strong and wise. I could listen to her for hours - and I did.

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