Patti Smith by photographer Annie Leibovitz appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1978
I have this picture (a very small postcard sized version) in a crude frame hanging in my hallway. I’ve spent countless years quizzing guests who have come to my home about who they think this is, more often than not most people don’t have a clue who it is. A few (and I mean a few… they know who they are) got it right first time.
I find it strange as someone so well-known can still be on the fringes of our modern society, yet totally enthral the ones who do take notice.
I was very lucky recently to see her perform and read from her new book “Just Kids“
Her humour, warmth and love she emanates profoundly affected me in a way I’m still coming to terms with.
Reading all about the love, joy, pain and loss in her life, sharply brings to focus what an incredible inspiration she is and has been in my life for the last 30 years.
Her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe is a joy to read and makes you realise what they both did for their “art”. Her as a writer, poet, singer and artist. Him as a photographer, often pushing many boundaries in both their work.
Most of the time they were together, penniless yet together looking after/out for each other, the sense of watching each other’s backs and the genuine love they had is heartwarming.
Just Kids Book Review
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A beautiful Robert Mapplethorpe
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Great post. Miller's book title is catchy. Now I want to read more on Patti and on Mapplethoroe. Thanks for giving me some new things to check out. -Rebecca
Thank you Rebecca! I enjoyed writing it, there is a lot of info there and I did some research to other blogs/sites about Patti & Robert
I don't usually reply to articles but I sure will in this case. Truly a big thumbs up for this 1 C CLass IP hosting!
Thanks Ownele,
I appreciate you leaving a message :)
Great Videos from Leamington Spa gig in March 2010
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