Patti Smith at Bowery Ballroom (12-30-2001)

On December 30th, 2001, Patti Smith celebrated her 55th birthday with a performance at the Bowery Ballroom. For the better part of the last two decades, Smith has played on her birthday at the Bowery Ballroom, and for many years, she’d also perform on New Years Eve. Sadly, her birthday shows in 2020 and this past year had to be postponed, but here’s to hoping they return for her 76th birthday in 2022!