Patti Smith Performs on The Late Show
Patti Smith appeared this week on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, reflecting on her influential 1975 album Horses and discussing her new memoir Bread of Angels, her early life, and creative journey.
On Thursday night, Smith performed “Peaceable Kingdom” from her 2004 album Trampin’ with longtime collaborator Tony Shanahan.
In 2022, Consequence ranked Horses as the 17th greatest album of all time. To mark its 50th anniversary, Smith is embarking on a North American tour beginning November 10 in Seattle.
Patti Smith 2025 Tour Dates
- 11/10 – Seattle, WA @ The Paramount Theatre
- 11/12 – Oakland, CA @ The Fox Theatre
- 11/13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
- 11/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Walt Disney Concert Hall
- 11/17 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
- 11/18 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
- 11/21 – New York, NY @ The Beacon
- 11/22 – New York, NY @ The Beacon
- 11/24 – Boston, MA @ The Orpheum Theatre
- 11/28 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
- 11/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
Author’s Summary
Patti Smith revisits her legacy on Colbert and launches a nationwide tour celebrating the golden jubilee of her landmark album Horses.