Gender Benders Episode 7 - Patti Smith

Patti Smith, self-described as a female- but 'a weird one'- was a multi-disciplinary artist and member of the NYC punk rock movement of the 70s. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Night", co-written with Bruce Springsteen, reached 13th on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and fifth on the UK Singles Chart.

She challenged gender norms, followed her vision unapologetically and experienced what she described as total freedom as an artist! Her social and political influence changed the way fans thought of women in music.