Patti Smith

This week we delve deep into the world of the enigmatic God-Mother of Punk: Patti Smith. We look at her early, prodigious years as an aspiring poet and artist and follow her talismanic rise to pop superstardom, with some dramatic twists and turns through Philadelphia, New Jersey and finally, the Big Apple. It's an emotional and touching tribute to one of the strongest characters to emerge from the artistic fulcrum that was New York City in the late 1960s. For more exclusive slanderhour content, visit @slanderhour on twitter or follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/slanderhour