16 May 1976 – First PATTI SMITH Gig In The UK

16 May 2025

In November 1975, Chicago-born maverick PATTI SMITH (now aged 78) released her groundbreaking debut LP Horses. Rock critics around the world went wild. Everybody wanted to hear/see the newborn star.

On 16/17 May 1976, she played her first and 2nd gig in the UK, at the legendary venue
named the Roundhouse in London.


Image – The Roundhouse Archives

Roundhouse Website

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