Patti Smith
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
2
Covers
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Records
Patti Smith's career is marked by a series of remarkable achievements that cross music and literature. Her debut album Horses is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time, and she has been a pioneer in merging poetry with rock. Her memoir Just Kids won the National Book Award, a rare honor for a musician. She has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has received the Polar Music Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in music. Her influence on punk and alternative rock is immeasurable, and she continues to be a powerful voice in contemporary culture.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Awarded for her contributions to the arts.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted as a solo artist.
Polar Music Prize
Awarded for her significant contributions to music.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Singers of All Time
100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1975-10-23
Patti Smith: The Poet of Punk
TIME
1976-01-19
Patti Smith: Rock's Poet
Records & Feats
First punk poet to win a National Book Award
Her memoir Just Kids won the National Book Award in 2010, a first for a punk musician.