“What I wanted to do in rock 'n roll was merge poetry with sonic scapes, and the two people who had contributed so much to that were Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison.”

American poet and musician, 1970s–present A defining figure of punk and avant-garde art, she blends poetry and rock in her work, known for albums like *Horses* and performances that merge raw lyricism with visual spectacle. Her writing—both in verse and prose—often explores themes of love, rebellion, and the sacred in everyday life.