50 Years of Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’

In 1975, she transformed poetry into punk. Neither would ever be the same. More than 20 artists who made and admired the ...

'Bread of Angels': Patti Smith feeds the revival of ageing rock stars

US musician and author Patti Smith is releasing her new memoir "Bread of Angels" amid a revival of interest in rock legends ...

Patti Smith: The Enduring Influence of a Cultural Icon

Patti Smith, an icon of cool and a pioneer of punk rock, has returned to the spotlight with her recent performances and a new memoir, Bread of Angels. Her journey through the world of music and poetry ...
Defector

Don’t Watch ‘Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Unless You Want To Cry About Your Dad

To say Deliver Me From Nowhere isn’t for everybody is to exaggerate its actual appeal. The Bruce Springsteen biopic isn’t ...

Everything Fab Four Fest bringing a deep dive into Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' to Asbury Park

Beatles fans are ready to bounce Thursday, Nov. 6 through Saturday, Nov. 8 to the inaugural Everything Fab Four Fest at the ...

Patti Smith: Queen of cool's love letter to the people who've shaped her

Smith ditched her music career when she was at the very top, touring Europe and being chased down the street by fans, because ...

Patti Smith Reveals the Daughter She Placed for Adoption Helped Uncover the Truth About Her Biological Father (Exclusive)

Music legend Patti Smith reveals never-before-told family secrets in her highly anticipated memoir, 'Bread of Angels'. The ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1980, Bruce Springsteen Scored His First No. 1 Album After Scrapping a Fully Completed Project

On this day in 1989, rock legend Bruce Springsteen landed his first-ever Billboard No. 1 album with 'The River.' ...