The B-52s’ Kate Pierson releases cover of Patti Smith’s ‘People Have the Power’

The B-52s’ Kate Pierson has released a cover of Patti Smith’s classic tune “People Have the Power,” featuring the teens of ...

Kate Pierson and Chicago Teen Choir Remind Us That ‘People Have the Power' on Patti Smith Cover

The B-52 member teamed up with Uniting Voices Chicago for an inspired rendition of the song, which will benefit the nonprofit ...

Review: Rock icon Patti Smith marks 50th anniversary of one of the greatest albums ever

What a magnificent night of live music, centered on the 1975 debut that is regularly — and rightfully — considered to be one ...
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Patti Smith's Voice Was Stronger Than Ever Last Night at the Paramount

If you were wondering what the poem meant, I have no idea,” Patti Smith offered, after reading Rimbaud’s “Genie” on Monday ...

Patti Smith performs ‘Horses’ in LA for classic album’s 50th anniversary

“Jesus died for somebody’s sins but not mine,” Smith sang on Saturday over the slow piano chords of keyboardist Tony Shanahan ...

Patti Smith Celebrates New Book ‘Bread of Angels’ With Intimate New York Event

It was a historic Election Night in New York City — and it wouldn’t be Patti Smith’s style to let the drama of the moment go unmilked. Smith appeared at Manhattan’s Town Hall on November 4 to ...