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Lenny Kaye (né Kusikoff; born December 27, 1946) is an American guitarist, composer, and writer who is best known as a member of the Patti Smith Group, led by vocalist and poet Patti Smith.
- Garage Rock. Lenny Kaye has spent much of his career behind the scenes in support of other artists. He was born in Manhattan on December 27, 1946, and raised in Queens and Brooklyn.
- Link Cromwell & The Zoo. Kaye’s first break came in 1966 courtesy of his uncle Larry Kusik, a professional songwriter whose credits include the movie ballads “A Time for Us” from Romeo and Juliet and “Speak Softly, Love” from The Godfather.
- Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968. By the early 1970s, Kaye was writing record reviews for the nascent rock press while clerking at the Village Oldies record store on Bleecker Street in New York City.
- Patti Smith. Around the time that he was compiling Nuggets, Kaye met poet and aspiring musician Patti Smith, who was also working for the local alternative music press.
Learn about Lenny Kaye's career as a guitarist for Patti Smith, a co-author of Nuggets and Waylon, and a record producer for Suzanne Vega and others. Explore his discography, biography, and publications on LPR.
Jan 11, 2021 · Learn about Lenny Kaye's life in music, from his record store days in Greenwich Village to his role in the Patti Smith Group and Nuggets compilation. Discover his insights on music history, streaming, and his new book Lightning Striking.
Jan 15, 2022 · Rock historian and author Lenny Kaye recounts how he met Patti Smith in 1970 and became her guitarist in 1975. He also traces the evolution of rock and roll in different cities and scenes in his book Lightning Striking.
Dec 6, 2023 · Learn about Lenny Kaye's career as a musician, author, producer and cultural historian of Village music. From his early folk and garage band days to his collaborations with Patti Smith and other poets, he shares his stories and insights.
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Feb 23, 2022 · Lenny Kaye's new book, “Lightning Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll,” examines the pivotal scenes of rock music.
