"Godmother of Punk" Patti Smith: Rock Icon Back on Her Feet After Brief Hospital Stay
Famed punk singer and songwriter Patti Smith, often referred to as the "Godmother of Punk," is reportedly on the mend following a brief stint in the hospital. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 76-year-old left the medical facility in Bologna, Italy, on Wednesday. Previous plans for a concert on December 12 had been scrapped due to health concerns, and upcoming events remain tentative.
Health Update
In an announcement by the local health authority in Bologna, the LA Times reported that Smith was released after being observed in the emergency room for a day. The medical team confirmed that she was in good health and would soon be ready to hit the stage following a much-needed rest period.
Photographs captured the resilient singer laughing with hospital staff, offering a beacon of positivity and determination to fans who had worried about her health.
Overcoming Adversity
The incident occurred during Smith's ongoing tour of Italy, which had already seen her captivate audiences in Modena, Naples, Pescara, and Ancona. Unfortunately, the tour had to take an unexpected detour when Smith fell ill mid-show in Brazil, which she later attributed to a migraine.
Despite the recent events, it seems that Patti Smith is determined to keep pushing forward. Posting to Instagram on her friend Tom Verlaine's birthday, she honored the late musician who would have turned 74 that very day.
Future Plans
Plans for her appearances in Venice and Milan have also been postponed, though it remains unclear if the dates will be rescheduled. Fans will undoubtedly be eagerly awaiting updates regarding her tour schedule, especially knowing that Smith has announced plans for a 50th-anniversary tour for her iconic album "Horses," which is set to kick off in Dublin, Ireland, on October 6, 2025.
The celebrated artist will visit various cities across Europe and the United States, including London, Paris, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York, to name a few. Ticket presales began on February 12, 2025, followed by a general on-sale on February 14 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Be sure to mark your calendars for this extraordinary event, which promises to be a testament to Patti Smith's unyielding spirit and musical legacy.
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