Tag: Patti Smith

Fifty Years (and Counting) of “Nuggets”

Lenny Kaye was a passionate music fan with the idea to share some under-appreciated 60s tracks in his “Nuggets” project.

While Television wasn’t as big as Blondie or Talking Heads, their influence on punk is inescapable. A look at late frontman Tom Verlaine.

John Cale and Todd Rundgren each had their own careers, but — as producers –they also worked their magic on several memorable debut albums.

Jim Carroll made a public name with his hit song “People Who Died.” Many forget this punk poet was a gifted writer, as well.

Few things inspire a female singer-songwriter more than the profound experience of motherhood. For Mother’s Day, here are five great examples.