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Patti Smith surprised fans at Glastonbury by welcoming the Dalai Lama on stage during her Glastonbury set to honour him ahead of his 80th birthday.
The peace-loving musical icon was amidst an inspiring set of classics and fan favourites, when she began to read a poem to the Dalai Lama in tribute.
She then referred to Glasto as 'the festival of the people', before he made his way on stage to the rapture of the packed out Pyramid Stage field. After an emotional speech from Patti he then cut a birthday cake before taking the mic.
"Dear sisters and brothers," he said. "I really appreciate so many people's expression of warm feeling" - before dedicating his "body speech and mind" to the world", adding that the love he receives gives him "walls of enthusiasm and encouragement" - telling Glasto of the importance of friendship.
He then thanked Patti Smith, saying "I myself am now 80-years-old, but I should be more like you - more active", before she croaked and quipped "yes, but your voice is stronger than mine today."
We also sang him happy birthday. It was surreal, to say the least. Elsewhere in her set, Smith also dedicated tracks to Wikileaks, and united Glasto with their arms in the air as they celebrated "remembering who we are" and to "feel our hearts, minds and freedom without technology or government".
The closing day of Glasto is set to see performances from the likes of Paul Weller, The Who, FFS, Death Cab For Cutie, Idlewild, Ryan Adams, Lionel Richie and many more.
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Tickets to Patti Smith's two London Roundhouse gigs performing Horses are on sale now. The shows mark 40 years since the recording and release of the album which sparked Smith's career, much of the setlist will be pulled from the classic album.
The two gigs will take place on 30 and 31 October where Smith will perform alongside two of the original members who appeared on Horses. For tickets and more information, click here.
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