Patti Smith is a spitting, roaring wonder (with help from Johnny Depp)

Back in 1975, Patti Smith was playing the squalid CBGB club in New York, promoting her debut album Horses, forging something ...

A Fan’s Lament: My struggles reconciling Patti Smith’s relationship with Johnny Depp

After a perfect show celebrating 50 years of her album Horses, Patti Smith's decision to bring out Johnny Depp made it a ...

The Story Behind the Song: ‘Dancing Barefoot’ by Patti Smith

Dancing Barefoot’ alluded to the softer, more romantic side of Patti Smith that was destined to emerge. Read more about the song and its origin here.
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“If She Can Do It, She Can Have It”: The Bruce Springsteen Song that Landed Patti Smith Her First Hit

“Because the Night” was recorded in 1977 while Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band were working on Darkness On the Edge of Town. However, it was simply the melody with some mumbled lyrics over top ...
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Patti Smith announces 'Horses' 50th anniversary tour

Patti Smith‘s iconic, influential, game-changing 1975 debut album Horses turns 50 this year, and Patti will celebrate by performing the album in full on a tour of the US, the UK, and Europe. Her band ...
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Patti Smith will take another look back in a new memoir, 'Bread of Angels'

FILE - Patti Smith appears at the premiere of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Aug. 28, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, ...
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Sony Raids Vaults For Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen Rarities

Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith and students from Music Will perform during "People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith" at New York's Carnegie Hall on March 26, 2025 (photo: Taylor Hill / ...