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Frederick (song) " Frederick " is a song written by Patti Smith, and released as lead single from Patti Smith Group 1979 album Wave. The song is dedicated to Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitar player of the Detroit band MC5 and Smith's future husband. The melody of "Frederick" is a homage to Bruce Springsteen 's live arrangement of "Prove It All Night ...
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Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946) is an American...
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Frederick Dewey Smith (September 14, 1948 – November 4,...
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Patricia Lee Smith (born December 30, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, and author whose 1975 debut album Horses made her an influential member of the New York City -based punk rock movement. [1] . Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work.
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Frederick Dewey Smith (September 14, 1948 – November 4, 1994), known professionally as Fred "Sonic" Smith, was an American guitarist and member of the rock band MC5. He married and raised two children with poet and fellow rock musician Patti Smith. The couple also collaborated musically.
"Frederick" is a song written by Patti Smith, and released as lead single from Patti Smith Group 1979 album Wave. The song is dedicated to Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitar player of the Detroit band MC5 and Smith's future husband.
Aug 23, 2023 · 1. Who is Frederick in the song? In the song, “Frederick” refers to Fred “Sonic” Smith, Patti Smith’s boyfriend at the time. Fred Smith was a highly influential musician and guitarist in the renowned band MC5. This song serves as a tribute to their love and showcases the depth of their connection. 2. What inspired Patti Smith to write “Frederick”?
Dec 30, 2020 · Patti Smith was born in Chicago on this day, December 30, in 1946. She moved with her family at four to Philly, and then to New Jersey. In honor of her 74th birthday today, we bring her...
Songfacts®: This song is about Fred "Sonic" Smith, guitarist in the band MC5. He was Patti Smith's boyfriend at the time, and in 1980, they got married. The song is love letter to Fred, using the more poetic and singable version of his name: Frederick.
