**Discover the Enduring Influence of Patti Smith: More Than Just a Punk Icon** Delve into the captivating world of Patti Smith with Caryn Rose’s insightful biography, *Why Patti Smith Matters*. This book transcends a simple retelling of Smith’s life, offering a critical and nuanced exploration of her profound impact on music, art, and culture. Caryn Rose, a respected music journalist, provides a fresh perspective, moving beyond conventional portrayals to reveal the intellectual depth and artistic complexity of Smith’s work. Explore Smith’s journey from her early days in 1970s New York City, immersed in the vibrant arts scene and CBGB, to her rise as a groundbreaking poet, musician, and performer. Uncover the layers of meaning in Smith’s iconic albums, including *Horses* and *Easter*, and her acclaimed memoirs, like *Just Kids* and *M Train*. Rose dissects Smith’s unique blend of punk rock energy and poetic sensibility, demonstrating how her art challenged societal norms and empowered generations of artists and thinkers. *Why Patti Smith Matters* examines Smith’s influence on feminism, visual art, and the written word, highlighting her role as a cultural icon who defied categorization. Discover the secrets behind Smith’s enduring appeal, exploring themes of identity, spirituality, and the pursuit of creative freedom. For fans and newcomers alike, this book provides a comprehensive and compelling portrait of a true original. More than a biography, it’s an exploration of why Patti Smith’s voice remains vital and relevant in the 21st century.
Why Patti Smith Matters
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Patti Smith arrived in New York City at the end of the Age of Aquarius in search of work and purpose. Through her poetry, her songs, her unapologetic vocal power, and her very presence as a woman fronting a rock band, she kicked open a door that countless others walked through. No other musician has better embodied the “nothing-to-hide” rawness of punk, nor has any other done more to nurture a place in society for misfits of every stripe.
Why Patti Smith Matters is the first book about the iconic artist written by a woman. The veteran music journalist Caryn Rose contextualizes Smith’s creative work, her influence, and her wide-ranging and still- evolving impact on rock and roll, visual art, and the written word. Rose goes deep into Smith’s oeuvre, from her first album, Horses, to acclaimed memoirs operating at a surprising remove from her music. The portrait of a ceaseless inventor, Why Patti Smith Matters rescues punk’s poet laureate from “strong woman” clichs. Of course Smith is strong. She is also a nuanced thinker. A maker of beautiful and challenging things. A transformative artist who has not simply entertained but also empowered millions.
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| ISBN-10 | 0571374840 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780571374847 |
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| Pages | 228 |
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| Weight | 218 |
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