Patti Smith is 79 years old as of January 2026.

Age and birth date

  • Patti Smith was born on December 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.
  • That birth date makes her 79 years old shortly after her birthday at the end of 2025.

Quick context

  • Patti Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, and visual artist, often called the “godmother of punk” for her influence on the 1970s New York punk scene.
  • Her breakthrough album Horses (1975) is frequently cited as a landmark in punk and art rock.

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