Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll

About the Episode

On July 31, 1997, Patti Smith shared her thoughts on the 70s rock and roll scene and how Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground inspired her as a young girl in South Jersey. Interview conducted by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, director of "American Masters—Lou Reed: Rock And Roll Heart" (1998).

Aired: 03/03/22 | Expires: | Runtime: 15m 35s

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