

Patti Smith
Patti Smith is an American singer, songwriter, author, and poet. She released the albums Horses, Easter, Banga, Twelve, and Outside Society. Her most popular songs include Gloria, Redondo Beach, and Land. Smith has also written books and poetry. She appears in the documentaries Patti Smith: Dream of Life and William S. Burroughs: A Man Within, as well as the series The Defiant Ones.
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- The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Intro Rewind: Patti Smith (Extended)

We're playing our favorite Stephen-hosted podcasts from 2025 all week long to ring in the New Year! In today's Intro Rewind, hear the moment that went viral when Stephen described Patti Smith's mid-conversation interruption. And later in the extended interview, Patti Smith offers advice to young artists and shares stories from her decades-long career like being photographed by the legendary Robert Mapplethorpe for the cover of her seminal 1975 album, “Horses.” Her new memoir, “Bread of Angels,” is available everywhere now. For a performance by Patti Smith, head to YouTube.com/ColbertLateShow!This podcast was originally released on November 24th, 2025.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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About
- FROM
- Chicago, IL, United States
- BORN
- December 30, 1946
- GENRE
- Rock