Patti Smith
Yes, Patti Smith Really Did Sing ‘Yentl’ at MoMA!
What do Patti Smith and Barbra Streisand have in common — aside from icon status? Apparently, a love for “Yentl.”
Patti Smith Forgot Bob Dylan Lyrics at Nobel Prize Ceremony — but it Worked in Her Favor
Punk-rock singer Patti Smith was so nervous when performing a Bob Dylan song at the Nobel Prize ceremony that she forgot the lyrics to one of his songs.
WATCH: Patti Smith Sing For Bob Dylan at Nobel Ceremony
Patti Smith sang “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” for an absent Bob Dylan at his Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm.
WATCH: Patti Smith Croons to Brooklyn Jews, Says She Could Be President
Health has been an issue in this presidential election, with Donald Trump accusing Hillary Clinton of being too sick to lead. Punk-rocker Patti Smith has a message to fans along these lines — don’t worry, she about herself, she has the stamina to serve as commander-in-chief.
The Secret Jewish History of Patti Smith
Patti Smith’s new novel, “M Train,” talks about her attraction to religion and Jewish mentors.
Read Patti Smith's Emotional Tribute to Lou Reed
If you ever need someone to move an entire room — including herself — to tears, just give Patti Smith a call. The rocker gave a moving tribute to Lou Reed during his posthumous induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Monday Music: Ruth Gerson's Home Songs
Not many pop-rock artists are inspired by Franz Rosenzweig’s “Star of Redemption” or “Totality and Infinity” by Emmanuel Levinas, but then again, Ruth Gerson is not your usual singer-songwriter.
A Guitar God and his Musical Monsters
When I phoned Gary Lucas this week he was right in the middle of renewing his Forward subscription. “I’m a religious reader,” he punned effortlessly. He also had his cell phone pressed to his other ear, waiting to buy concert tickets. It comes as little shock that the prolific composer, songwriter, guitar legend and musical Renaissance man is a consummate multitasker.
