Shirley Manson of Garbage recently discussed her love for iconic musician and poet Patti Smith in an interview with The Line of Best Fit’s Nine Songs series. She explained that Martin Metcalfe, the lead singer of Manson’s former band Goodbye Mr Mackenzie, introduced her to Smith’s work through the song “Gloria” in 1975, which has inspired her to this day. Manson went on to mention that Smith is not just a touchstone in her life but has also been a source of inspiration, both as a human being and an artist.
Manson continued to gush about Smith, saying that she’s extraordinary in every possible way. She’s not diminished by her age, and her power and potency grow with every performance. Smith is known as an artist that is augmented by her age and not diminished by it.
Recently, Taylor Swift also paid tribute to the punk icon, namechecking Patti Smith on the title track of her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ Smith responded by saying that she was moved to be mentioned in the company of the great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Smith said thank you to Taylor for the shoutout.
In another NME interview, Shirley Manson spoke about Garbage’s upcoming album and the current state of the music industry. Manson revealed that they are currently working on a new record and that she feels a shift in her music. She’s trying to reach for something larger than herself, given the ongoing societal problems and the broken-hearted state of the world. Garbage is also set to embark on a UK and European tour this summer.
In conclusion, Garbage’s Shirley Manson and Taylor Swift may be just two of many musicians who have been inspired by Patti Smith’s work. Smith is a powerful musician and poet who has provided inspiration to countless artists of different generations. Her influence may be felt far beyond the punk rock genre, and it looks like she will continue to inspire musicians all over the world for years to come
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