Patti Smith Performs on The Late Show
On Thursday night, Patti Smith appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where she reflected on her groundbreaking album Horses, discussed her new memoir Bread of Angels, and shared memories from her early life.
Performance and Collaboration
During the show, Smith performed the song Peaceable Kingdom from her 2004 album Trampin’, accompanied by longtime collaborator Tony Shanahan.
Milestones and Recognition
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Horses, an album that, in 2022, was ranked by Consequence as the 17th greatest album of all time. To celebrate, Smith is launching 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
“Horses remains one of the most influential and fearless records ever made, transforming rock poetry into pure electricity.”
Author’s Summary: Patti Smith celebrated the 50th anniversary of Horses on Colbert’s show, performing live and announcing a major 2025 North American tour.