Patti Smith Performs on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Patti Smith recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where she reflected on her career and performed live. During the show, she discussed her groundbreaking 1975 album Horses, her latest memoir Bread of Angels, and her childhood experiences.
Performance and Discussion Highlights
Smith took the stage with Tony Shanahan, performing "Peaceable Kingdom" from her 2004 album Trampin’. The conversation also touched on the enduring legacy of Horses, which Consequence named the 17th greatest album of all time in 2022.
50th Anniversary North American Tour
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Horses, Patti Smith begins a North American tour on November 10th in Seattle. The tour includes major cities such as Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Boston, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia.
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
"In 2022, Consequence named Smith’s Horses the 17th greatest album of all time."
"Smith also stepped onto the stage to perform 'Peaceable Kingdom' from her 2004 album Trampin’ with the accompaniment of Tony Shanahan."
Author's summary: Patti Smith celebrates 50 years of Horses with a memoir release and a major North American tour, highlighted by a recent performance on Stephen Colbert’s show.