Patti Smith Planning Just Kids Follow-Up
Patti Smith has lead a more interesting life and accomplished more than many of us can hope for, so much so that it requires numerous memoirs to fully document. Her 2010 critically acclaimed and National Book Award-winning memoir, Just Kids, detailed her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe and she tells Billboard that a music-based follow-up is on the way. “I don’t have a big rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, a sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll story to tell. I think I have maybe a better story. Through rock ‘n’ roll I traveled the world, worked with my late brother and, best... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPhotos: Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Patti Smith - New York, N.Y.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse played to a sold-out Madison Square Garden on Nov. 27 as part of their Alchemy Tour. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsPatti Smith: Banga
Ancient pathways, Nubian vows, bridges of magpies, whispering saints and rusty bikes piloted by writers in tattered coats are only a few of the often overwhelming array of images that Patti Smith uses to help illuminate the 12 new songs on Banga, her first CD since Trampin’ came out in 2004. On what is certainly her best album in many, many years Smith reminds her listeners that—along with Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen—she is one of the few artists working in the popular music arena who has a literary sensibility that draws from a well of culture that goes far... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsThe 15 Best SNL Musical Guests of All-Time
Tomorrow night, Mick Jagger will be hosting the season finale of Saturday Night Live with Foo Fighters and Arcade Fire backing him up for the show's musical performance. With that in mind, we bring you our rundown of the 15 Best SNL Musical Guests of All-Time. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayClassic Albums Recreated Out of Pantone Swatches
David Marsh, a British artist, has used Adobe software to turn 1,369 individual squares into reinterpretations of classic album covers. read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayPatti Smith Announces New Album, Banga
Yesterday Patti Smith released her first single in five years, aptly named “April Fool.” Rumors have been swirling since the beginning of the year about her forthcoming record (which was said to be a tribute to Amy Winehouse) and now she has confirmed that Columbia Records will put out her 11th album, _Banga_, on June 5. read more
Found in: Music, NewsPatti Smith Photos - New York, N.Y.
Patti Smith and her band closed 2010 with her 14th New Year's Eve show at The Bowery Ballroom in New York City. She told the sold out crowd this would be her last New Years Eve show, ending her 14-year run that also included shows on her Dec. 30 birthday. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsNew York Provides Music Festival for Foodies
Thankfully, music festivals have been stepping up their game when it comes to supplying a variety of food options beyond the typical spread of pizza and corndogs.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Patti Smith Cover Adele
During a concert in NYC last week, first lady of punk Patti Smith declared Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” the song of the summer. She proceeded to play one of the better covers of the smash-hit for the crowd. Though no video has surfaced, audio has turned up on the web.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPatti Smith Releasing Greatest Hits Album
Recently honored with a National Book Award for her memoir, Just Kids, punk legend Patti Smith has announced that she’ll be releasing a greatest hits compilation on Aug. 23 via Columbia/Arista/Legacy.... read more
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