When Patti Smith Punched Nugent
Listen to DJ lose control as physical altercation takes place in the studio.
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Why Patti Smith Pictured Jim Morrison Singing ‘Dancing Barefoot’
One of the last singles to be released by the Patti Smith Group was written with the Doors singer in mind.
The Night Patti Smith Performed on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Exclusive book excerpt offers look at an important moment in her career.
Watch Michael Stipe Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Patti Smith
The former R.E.M. frontman celebrated his hero's 70th birthday onstage with her in Chicago.
‘Because the Night’ by Patti Smith – Classic Hit or Miss
The song first released by the Patti Smith Group, and co-written by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen, which was released as a single in 1978, taken from Smith's album Easter. The song was a hit, rising to #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and helping propel sales of Easter to mainstream success – even as Smith was deciding to retire from a life of constant touring.