Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ Celebrates 50 Years
Next week marks the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith’s debut album, Horses, which helped redefine rock and roll. We revisit highlights from interviews with Smith conducted in 1996 and 2010.
Patti Smith Reflects on Early Career
Smith recounts her beginnings in New York City, where she sought her identity as a poet, performer, and eventually songwriter. About Horses, she shared:
“I thought I would do this record and then go back to my writing and my drawing and return to my somewhat abnormal normal life. But ‘Horses’ took me on a whole different path.”
New Anniversary Edition Review
Ken Tucker reviews the newly released anniversary edition of Horses, highlighting its lasting impact.
Additional Cultural Notes
- We remember actress Diane Ladd through an interview excerpt with her daughter, Laura Dern.
- David Bianculli reviews Pluribus, the latest series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan.
Author’s summary: Patti Smith’s Horses remains a groundbreaking debut that shifted her creative journey and continues to influence rock music 50 years on.
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