Fred Sonic Smith

Patti Smith played Central Park (pics, videos, setlist)

Patti included covers of The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Wonder, and dedicated songs to Charlie Watts, Lee ”Scratch” Perry, and Fred ”Sonic” Smith at this big homecoming show…

Patti Smith played Studio 54 founder's new hotel, playing SummerStage with kids to honor dad

Patti Smith’s Central Park show is a tribute to her late husband (and MC5 guitarist) Fred “Sonic” Smith, and Patti and Fred’s children Jesse Paris and Jackson will be joining her for the show.