The Patti Smith Group

The Patti Smith Group emerged in the seventies as a heartland rock band with two hit albums. They are best known for their hit Because the Night, originally written by Bruce Springsteen. However, Smith had one more rock hit as well as a collaboration with R.E.M. When inducted into the Hall of Fame, it was alone. The Hall has a history of neglecting backing groups, and this is a shame as it was with her group that she had most of her success, including Because the Night.