Guitarist Lenny Kaye on Patti Smith, Nuggets, and his solo debut
Lenny Kaye, longtime guitarist for Patti Smith and a seminal figure in rock history, reflects on his late-blooming solo career, his deep musical roots, and the personal themes behind his debut album Going Local—a record that captures his journey through New York’s underground scenes, his
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