A Star-Studded Tribute to Patti Smith at Carnegie Hall

On March 27, 2025, Carnegie Hall hosted a tribute concert honoring Patti Smith, bringing together an array of rock legends and Hollywood figures. The event featured performances by Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, and Kim Gordon, among others. Karen O sang ‘Gloria,’ while Scarlett Johansson read a letter Smith once wrote to Robert Mapplethorpe. Director Jim Jarmusch recited one of Smith’s poems, and Flea, the bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, played in the house band, which also included Charlie Sexton and Steve Jordan. Flea expressed his admiration for Smith, highlighting her dedication to truth and poetry. The tribute celebrated Smith’s enduring impact on music and literature, reinforcing her status as an icon of punk rock and artistic expression.