Lee Smith
American singer, songwriter, author and poet (born 1946)
1946 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer, songwriter, author and poet (born 1946)
Born
December 30, 1946
Age
~80 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
photographer, writer, composer
United StatesBorn in Chicago
1946
Born in Chicago (1946-12-30)
2005
AwardCommandeur des Arts et des Lettres
2007
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
2010
AwardNational Book Award
2010
AwardNational Book Award for Nonfiction
2011
AwardPolar Music Prize
Present
About
Patricia Lee Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer. Her 1975 debut album Horses made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement. Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Night," co-written with Bruce Springsteen, reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number five on the UK Singles Chart.
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Who is Lee Smith?+
Patricia Lee Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer. Her 1975 debut album Horses made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement. Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Nigh
What does the name Lee mean?+
The name Lee means "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is of English origin.
When was Lee Smith born?+
Lee Smith was born on December 30, 1946.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.
The name Lee is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Lee — December 30, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
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