Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Band)

Songwriters on Process by Ben Opipari

Aug 12, 202647:33Music

Lenny Kaye's tenure as Patti Smith's guitarist and collaborator extends from 1971 to the present, but the 79 year old is only now releasing his debut solo album. The punk icon and pioneer is also the author of three book...

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