The legendary punk-poet celebrates her 75th birthday this weekThe post Patti Smith has been honoured with the key to New York City appeared first on NME.

Bill De Blasio, noted fan of ska and Slick Rick, will be the mayor of New York City for a few more days. In one of his final acts as mayor, De Blasio presented a very excited Patti Smith with the key to the city today. (In the past few days, De Blasio also gave the key to Sen. Chuck Schumer and to Spike Lee.) In a news conference at City Hall th...

During an upcoming episode, the legendary singer-songwriter talks about being "grateful for the small things" in life The post Patti Smith to appear on Questlove’s web series ‘Quest For Craft’ appeared first on NME.

"We just have to fight for what is right"The post Patti Smith says climate movement “is the most important thing on the planet right now” appeared first on NME.

Classic cuts meet thoughtful tributes at this roof-raising showThe post Patti Smith live in London: punk’s poet laureate claims legend status appeared first on NME.