Patti Smith awarded the Polar Music Prize on June 8, 2011.
On June 8, 2011, Patti Smith received the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Sweden. Sharing the award with the Kronos Quartet, Smith was honored for her significant contributions to the development of rock music. The Polar Music Prize celebrated her as a multifaceted artist whose work in music and literature has had a profound impact on culture, emphasizing her role as both a poet and an influential musician.