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Patti Smith Opens Up About 'Banga,' Johnny Depp, Amy Winehouse and Romanticizing Self-Destruction

Patti Smith discusses her Banga album, working with Johnny Depp and paying tribute to Amy Winehouse. ... Read More »

11 of the Very Best Adele Covers

Kevin Mazur | WireImage Every generation ... Read More »

Most Memorable 'Saturday Night Live' Music Performances

This Saturday, Sept. 24, marks the start of 'Saturday Night Live''s 36th season, so we're looking back at 'SNL'’s most memorable music performances. ... Read More »

Patti Smith Closes First Night of Inaugural Escape to New York Fest

Patti Smith gave shout-outs to Obama and Jerry Garcia and read Ginsberg's 'Howl' during her headlining set at Escape to New York. ... Read More »

Patti Smith to Make Acting Debut on 'Law and Order: Criminal Intent'

According to TVGuide.com Smith will make her acting debut in Sunday night's episode of 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent.' ... Read More »

Patti Smith to Receive Polar Music Prize, Sweden's Highest Music Honour

Patti Smith will be awarded Sweden's highest music honour, the Polar Music Prize, at a ceremony in August this year. ... Read More »

Buddy Holly Tribute to Feature Paul McCartney, Lou Reed and Cee Lo Green

'Rave On Buddy Holly' will feature covers of the late singer's classics by artists like Paul McCartney, Lou Reed Cee Lo Green and Florence and the Machine. ... Read More »

Patti Smith, Flaming Lips and More Rock for Tibet House at Carnegie Hall

Patti Smith, the Flaming Lips, Michael Stipe, the Roots and more took the Carnegie Hall stage for the annual Tibet House benefit. ... Read More »

Win a 'William S. Burroughs: A Man Within' DVD Featuring Patti Smith and Sonic Youth

Oscilloscope He was the grandfather of the Beats, the reluctant godfather of punk, a ... Read More »

Patti Smith 'Never Dreamed' of National Book Award Honor for 'Just Kids'

On Wednesday night, Patti Smith took home the 2010 National Book Award in the nonfiction category for her memoir 'Just Kids.' ... Read More »

Patti Smith Book 'Just Kids' Keeps a Promise She Made to Robert Mapplethorpe

It's no surprise that Patti Smith's recent memoir, 'Just Kids' -- the detailed account of her relationship with legendary photographer Robert Mapplethorpe -- was recently selected as a finalist for the National Book Award. ... Read More »

Neil Young to Be Honored by Patti Smith, the Roots and More at Carnegie Hall

An eclectic, all-star lineup will pay tribute to the music of Neil Young at a Carnegie Hall concert that will benefit music and arts programs for underprivileged youth. ... Read More »

Patti Smith Recording With Daughter Jesse and Television's Tom Verlaine

Between promotional duties for her memoir 'Just Kids,' rock icon Patti Smith found time to record her 11th studio album, which is due out in 2011. ... Read More »

Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen Revel in the Glory of 'Because the Night'

As Bruce Springsteen readies 'The Promise,' the massive retrospective of his landmark album 'Darkness on the Edge of Town,' Spinner recently premiered a clip of him performing the song 'Because the Night,' ... Read More »

Iggy Pop, Sonic Youth Praise William S. Burroughs' Punk Spirit in Documentary

"I am not punk and don't know why anyone would consider me the godfather of punk," said William S. Burroughs. ... Read More »

Bruce Springsteen Unveils 1978 'Because the Night' Performance -- Exclusive Video

Patti Smith's greatest chart success, 'Because the Night,' was originally penned by Bruce Springsteen during the 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' recording sessions. ... Read More »