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 landmark album Horses, her new memoir Bread of Angels, and memories from her early life. The segment also featured a live performance of “Peaceable Kingdom” from her 2004 album Trampin’, accompanied by longtime collaborator Tony Shanahan.
“Next week, Patti Smith will kick off a North American tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of her seminal album, Horses.”
In 2022, Consequence ranked Horses as the 17th greatest album of all time, cementing its enduring cultural impact. Smith’s upcoming 2025 tour marks five decades since its release, offering audiences a chance to revisit one of rock’s most influential works.
2025 North American Tour Dates
- November 10 – Seattle, WA @ The Paramount Theatre
- November 12 – Oakland, CA @ The Fox Theatre
- November 13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
- November 15 – Los Angeles, CA @ Walt Disney Concert Hall
- November 17 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
- November 18 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
- November 21 – New York, NY @ The Beacon
- November 22 – New York, NY @ The Beacon
- November 24 – Boston, MA @ The Orpheum Theatre
- November 28 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
- November 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
Author’s Summary
Patti Smith revisits her legacy on Colbert, ahead of a 50th-anniversary tour for Horses and the release of her new memoir, continuing her decades-long artistic journey.