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I'm an intuitive musician. I have no real technical skills. I can only play six chords on the guitar.

Patti Smith

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Patti Smith
Age: 77
Born: 1946
Born: December 30
Composer
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Guitarist
Human Rights Activist
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Photographer
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Chicago
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Patricia Lee Smith
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