Patti Smith to announce shock retirement from music?

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Godmother of Punk created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Smith fans. Speculation had been rife that Godmother of Punk will announce her retirement from music, at age 79, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 27/04/2026 : 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 Sunday 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, 26 Apr 2026
“I thought Patti Smith retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 26 Apr 2026

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