Patti Smith to Perform ‘Horses’ in Full at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Patti Smith and her band will perform her critically acclaimed debut album, Horses, in its entirety at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on November 15 at 8 p.m., commemorating the album’s 50th anniversary.
The November 15th concert is part of a limited tour encompassing eight European and nine U.S. cities, celebrating the 1975 release of Horses, which fused raw rock energy with poetic lyrics and significantly impacted the burgeoning punk movement. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City and released by Arista Records on November 10, 1975, the album garnered the Charles Cros Award and was later inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, solidifying its place in American musical history.
Smith will be joined by original band members Lenny Kaye on guitar and Jay Dee Daugherty on drums, along with keyboardist/bassist Tony Shanahan and guitarist Jackson Smith. The performance will pay tribute to the album’s lasting influence, including its iconic cover photograph by Robert Mapplethorpe, and its role in expanding the boundaries of rock music; Smith’s work continues to inspire artists across genres today. Further information about Patti Smith’s extensive career, including her memoir on her official website, reveals a prolific artist who has also received a National Book Award and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Officials stated the tour aims to honor the album’s legacy and provide fans with a unique opportunity to experience Horses live in a special concert setting.
