4 Nov 2025

Music feature: Patti Smith in the spotlight

From Afternoons, 2:30 pm on 4 November 2025

In just under a week Patti Smith's seminal debut album 'Horses" celebrates it's 50th anniversary

Recorded at Electric Lady Studio's and released on November 10th, 1975, it was met by near universal acclaim and considered by many to be the first Punk Rock album.

It's been cited as an influence by artists like R.E.M, The Smiths, and friend of the show Vera Ellen, who even has a Patti Smith tattoo.

Musician, singer and afternoons regular Dianne Swann joins us to celebrate the album.

Patti Smith

Patti Smith Photo: AFP / FILE