Turns out Twelve covers weren't enough for Patti. Along with taking on legends like Jimi, the Stones, and Tears For Fears, Ms. Smith recorded a few bonus cuts for a limited edition 7", one of which…   Read Story »

Covering Patti's great covers album Twelve was a given, but we were torn between this track and "Boy In The Bubble" (Vampire Weekend's got us on a Graceland kick) -- but, we figured a "Smells Like…   Read Story »

Here's a handy roundup of clips from Thursday's Tribute To Bruce Springsteen (Featuring Bruce Springsteen) at Carnegie Hall. The vid quality is fair to shitty, but until a charitable bootlegger steps…   Read Story »

Yesterday afternoon came word from The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame that some seats at Table Van Halen opened up. So we made some calls and got the hookup (thanks, Bono!) to the Waldorf Astoria for this…   Read Story »

We love it when Bob Lefsetz gets pissed. Which is pretty much everyday. The latest from the music world to get under his super-sensitive skin is the news that Patti Smith is a proud member of this…   Read Story »

Congrats to first-time ballot bands R.E.M. and Van Halen: you're going to Cleveland! The Hall has spoken, choosing those bands -- along with Patti Smith, The Ronettes, and Grandmaster Flash And The…   Read Story »