Patti Smith to announce shock retirement from music?

Godmother of Punk created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.

Sad news for Smith fans. Speculation had been rife that Godmother of Punk will announce her retirement from music, at age 78, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 03/04/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouPatti

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouPatti was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouPatti.”
— @DesireePlum, 2 Apr 2025
“I thought Patti Smith retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 2 Apr 2025

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