Rockin’ let me know that one of the great heroes of our youth was to be inducted.
Would she snub the event as did the Sex Pistols?
Patti wrote in the NY Times:
On the eve of this event I asked myself many questions. Should an artist working within the revolutionary landscape of rock accept laurels from an institution? Should laurels be offered? Am I a worthy recipient? …
Rock ’n’ roll drew me from my mother’s hand and led me to experience. In the end it was my neighbors who put everything in perspective. An approving nod from the old Italian woman who sells me pasta. A high five from the postman. An embrace from the notary and his wife. And a shout from the sanitation man driving down my street: “Hey, Patti, Hall of Fame. One for us.”
I just smiled, and I noticed I was proud. One for the neighborhood. My parents. My band. One for Fred. And anybody else who wants to come along.
Congratulations Patti. Your music meant a lot to me. And still does.
Patti Smith – Wikipedia
Rick McCharles 