If you are of the belief that rock and roll is only about music and no poetry, and poetry only about verses and no music, you are in for a surprise, for the Godmother of Punk, has redefined poetry and rock and roll and explicitly determined the inter-connection between the two. Surprised maybe handful who have not listened to Patti Smith while the rest specifically know what we are talking about! Patti Smith is one of the pioneers of punk rock music who changed the way female rock stars were looked upon by the world. A trailblazer in her own right, she, with her soulful yet powerful lyrical talent, made the poetic connotations sound sweeter than the notes of guitar in the sphere of rock and roll. It was through her impeccable style and strong talented approach that she transformed the thought processes and dreams of an entire generation. An influential singer-songwriter and musician, she shot to fame with her 1975 released debut album ‘Horses’. Her single, ‘Because the Night’ brought her international acclaim and recognition. Over the years, she has contributed heavily in rock music for which she has been the proud recipient of numerous honors. To know more about her life and profile, read on.