Its hard to describe the import of Patti Smith on the fledgling punk scene. All the usual cliches of 'punk poet chanteuse' probably apply, but still don't quite capture it. I arrived on the CBGB's scene too late to see her in her prime (also missing out on the Ramones, Talking Heads, Blondie etc). Ah well - this video probably doesn't do real justice, but still pretty good.

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