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MINIS! Patti Smith: Punk, Poetry & Power
Welcome to another mini-episode of Trash Parade Podcast, where Annie & Elle give a well-deserved shoutout to the Godmother of Punk herself, Patti Smith. From her gritty Chicago roots to owning the New York punk scene at CBGB, Patti was—and still is—a total force of nature. Even while holding court in the 1970s New York artist community, Patti never pretended to be anything but her unapologetic self.
Tell us who inspires you in the comments below! 👇👇👇
We’ll explore her time at Electric Lady Studios in New York, where she recorded her debut album Horses—produced by John Cale of Velvet Underground when she fused punk rock & poetry into an entirely new form of music the world didn’t know it needed desperately needed.
But Patti Smith is more than just a musician—she’s a revolutionary force who blended punk rock and poetry, inspiring countless artists such as Courtney Love, Michael Stipe, and Siouxsie Sioux. We also touch on her relationships with icons like Robert Mapplethorpe, Allen Lanier of Blue Öyster Cult, and Fred “Sonic” Smith of MC5. She’s not just a punk rock spirit, but a poet-musician who shattered boundaries and embraced her Earth-mother energy unapologetically.
Patti Smith’s life story reads like a badass manifesto: a poet-musician who broke into a male-dominated scene, set it on fire (with just a stare), and became an unstoppable icon. She’s inspired a whole generation of female pioneers in punk rock and beyond, shaping the very heart of American punk rock history.
Jump into the time machine with us and explore the counterculture of 1970s America and get schooled on what iconic female rock artists should look like!!!!
Don’t Be a Sellout! Like & Subscribe for more goodies!
Listen to our companion playlists on Spotify!
00:00 Begins
00:53 Patti Smith Early Life & Career
02:25 Debut Record with John Cale at Electric Lady Studios
05:09 Patti Smith & Robert Mapplethorpe
06:18 Other Notable Relationships
06:59 Musicians Inspired by Patti Smith
08:05 Patti Smith & Michael Stipe
09:09 Authenticity in Presentation
11:05 Don't Be A Sellout- Like & Subscribe!
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By Trash Parade ProductionsWelcome to another mini-episode of Trash Parade Podcast, where Annie & Elle give a well-deserved shoutout to the Godmother of Punk herself, Patti Smith. From her gritty Chicago roots to owning the New York punk scene at CBGB, Patti was—and still is—a total force of nature. Even while holding court in the 1970s New York artist community, Patti never pretended to be anything but her unapologetic self.
Tell us who inspires you in the comments below! 👇👇👇
We’ll explore her time at Electric Lady Studios in New York, where she recorded her debut album Horses—produced by John Cale of Velvet Underground when she fused punk rock & poetry into an entirely new form of music the world didn’t know it needed desperately needed.
But Patti Smith is more than just a musician—she’s a revolutionary force who blended punk rock and poetry, inspiring countless artists such as Courtney Love, Michael Stipe, and Siouxsie Sioux. We also touch on her relationships with icons like Robert Mapplethorpe, Allen Lanier of Blue Öyster Cult, and Fred “Sonic” Smith of MC5. She’s not just a punk rock spirit, but a poet-musician who shattered boundaries and embraced her Earth-mother energy unapologetically.
Patti Smith’s life story reads like a badass manifesto: a poet-musician who broke into a male-dominated scene, set it on fire (with just a stare), and became an unstoppable icon. She’s inspired a whole generation of female pioneers in punk rock and beyond, shaping the very heart of American punk rock history.
Jump into the time machine with us and explore the counterculture of 1970s America and get schooled on what iconic female rock artists should look like!!!!
Don’t Be a Sellout! Like & Subscribe for more goodies!
Listen to our companion playlists on Spotify!
00:00 Begins
00:53 Patti Smith Early Life & Career
02:25 Debut Record with John Cale at Electric Lady Studios
05:09 Patti Smith & Robert Mapplethorpe
06:18 Other Notable Relationships
06:59 Musicians Inspired by Patti Smith
08:05 Patti Smith & Michael Stipe
09:09 Authenticity in Presentation
11:05 Don't Be A Sellout- Like & Subscribe!