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Jesus died for somebody's sins ... but not hers

By Andrew O'Hehir — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

A dazzling, dizzying documentary captures rock pioneer Patti Smith during her comeback years, surrounded by death and life.

Patti Smith on "Patti Smith: Dream of Life"

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

The punk-rock icon and the film's director discuss their 11-year collaboration.

New music

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

New albums from Patti Smith and Arctic Monkeys.

Conversations: Patti Smith

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

The priestess of punk talks politics and the power of rock in this interview and podcast.

Catch up on a week's worth of free songs

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Wilco, Richard Thompson, Patti Smith and a song from the new Jonathan Lethem book this week on Audiofile.

Song of the day: "Gimme Shelter," Patti Smith

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Punk rock's poet laureate takes on the Rolling Stones.

Hall of shame

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Dubious voting practices reported from within the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Blue Glow

By Joyce Millman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Salon's TV picks for
Tuesday, April 11, 2000

Real Life Rock Top 10

By Greil Marcus — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Sharps & Flats

By Seth Mnookin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Patti Smith explodes on "Gung Ho," the best record since she returned to rock. Joni Mitchell, meanwhile, collapses under jazz pretense and a ravaged voice.

Blue Glow

By Joyce Millman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Salon's TV picks for
Tuesday, March 21, 2000

Sharps & Flats

By Joe Heim — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Caught between Patti and Patsy, between Dolly and the Dolls, Neko Case steamrolls your emotions, then whispers confessions you should probably never hear.

People have the power

By Seth Mnookin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Patti Smith, David Byrne, Angelique Kidjo, Philip Glass and others throw a New Year's benefit party for Tibet.

Patti Smith

By Greg Villepique — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

A punk icon in jeans and leather jacket, she added ecstasy and spiritual exaltation to the poet-songwriter equation.

David Byrne at the Ear Inn

By David Bowman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

More talk about buildings and food and Big Suits and Brian Eno and Richard Avedon and Twyla Tharp and Patti Smith and ...

Musical Chairs

By Jonathan Cohen — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Jonathan Cohen reviews the 11th annual Tibet House Benefit concert at Carnegie Hall.

Sharps & Flats

By Douglas Wolk — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Sharps & Flats is a weekly music review roundup in Salon Magazine

Neighborhood Girl

By David Bowman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

David Bowman interviews Suzanne Vega, whose poems and lyircs were recently published in the volume 'The Passionate Eye'.

"Songs are for People"

By David Bowman — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Patti Smith talks about the people and the poetry in her new collection, 'Patti Smith Complete: Lyrics, Reflections & Notes for the Future'

Rolling Stones, Elton John, Genesis

By Sean Elder — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Sharps & Flats is a daily music review in Salon Magazine

Rolling Stones, Elton John, Genesis

By Sean Elder — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

All Over Me

By Michelle Goldberg — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT

Sharps & Flats is a daily music review in Salon Magazine