Patti Smith

Patti Smith: Dream of Life Featuring Patti Smith, Lenny Kaye, and Sam Shepard Directed by Steven Sebring Not Rated You either get Patti Smith or you don't. There are artists like that in every field - some people never warm to Dali or Joyce Carol Oates and some people swear by the films of Lars von Trier. But the Godmother of Punk is one of those "twain shall never meet" artists whose fans revel in the fact that she is theirs while her detractors feel that her lack of mainstream success over the past 30 years means that they're right about it. Still, the ... Read Full Story

Release Date: August 6, 2008 (NY)Studio: Palm PicturesDirector: Steven SebringScreenwriter:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

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To tell the truth it was the cover that first caught my eye. The classic cool,the clean lines, the androgynous and sassy stare Patti confronts the camera with, the corner of light cast on the wall beside her. The track listing also intrigued me, so I bought a copy. I instantly fell in love. Knowing every song inside and out, I resort to this record in times of changing emotional states, it fulfills every need. No claim to musical expertise the record is pure genius - the beauty of Patti's Lyrics, the beats, the ups the downs, just every little raw and vivid emotion ... Read Full Story

Patti Smith performs live in Concert at the Sydney Opera House on October 15, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images AsiaPac) Patti Smith, the so-called "Godmother of Punk," performed in Sydney this weekend, playing from her new album Twelve in addition to her legendary 1970s tunes. She is now 61 years old, which is pretty amazing, since she could not possibly be any cooler. Although she gained popularity for her singing and songwriting, Smith is more often referred to with a hybrid of different hats, including liberal activist, photographer and poet. That's why her time in Australia will also be spent ... Read Full Story