In Why Patti Smith Matters, veteran music journalist Caryn Rose presents Patti Smith’s creative work, influence, and impact on rock and roll, visual art, and the written word. Caryn goes deep into Smith’s work, from her first album, Horses, to acclaimed memoirs. The result is a portrait of a transformative artist who has both entertained and empowered millions.

Caryn Rose is a writer, novelist, and veteran music journalist whose work has appeared in multiple publications and books in the United States and internationally. Why Patti Smith Matters is the culmination of decades of observation, reflection, and critical analysis about one of our generation's greatest artists.

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