Quote by Patti Smith

I came into music because I thought the presentation of poetry wasn't vibrant enough. So I merged improvised poetry with basic rock chords.

I came into music because I thought the presentation of poet

Summary

This quote reflects the artist's motivation for entering the world of music. Feeling that the traditional form of presenting poetry lacked liveliness, they sought to invigorate it by blending improvised poetry with simple rock chords. By doing so, they aimed to infuse their music with a touch of spontaneity and energy, challenging the norms of traditional poetry presentation and creating a unique fusion of genres.

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By Patti Smith

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