Patti Smith orbited in many rock stars' planets before becoming one herself, but there was a special eminent figure who was the ultimate inspiration, she says.

The Greatest Interviews series revisits a 2015 conversation with the high priestess of punk on her sometimes heartbreaking life ...

Patti Smith has announced a major tour to celebrate ... With its blend of rock and poetry, it helped shape New York’s early punk scene. The album’s cover features a portrait by photographer ...