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Patti Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer, born on December 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her 1975 debut album, "Horses," which made her an influential figure in the New York City–based punk rock movement. Smith has been recognized with numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Polar Music Prize in 2011.
