As one of the early pioneers of the dynamic New York City Punk scene, Patti Smith has been creating her unique blend of poetic rock n' roll for over a quarter-century. From her first ultra-rare independent single from 1974, "Hey Joe/Piss Factory," to her 2000 Grammy-nominated "Glitter In Their Eyes," her passion for music and art has undeniably stood the test of time. The 70's witnessed a handful of seminal classic albums with guitarist Lenny Kaye including Horses ("Gloria," "Free Money") and Easter ("Because the Night," "Ghost Dance"). Throughout the late eighties and nineties, Smith not only wrote more and more beautiful music, she also authored a number of books containing original poetry and artwork. This year, Smith is releasing LAND on Arista Records, a 2-disc collection of fan favorites (voted on by over 10,000 fans), live performances, rare/unreleased works, and demos including the much sought after "Piss Factory." |
