Guitarworld iconGuitarworldOct 16, 2026

Patti Smith calls him her “knight,” and he’s a legend of NYC guitar, so why is Lenny Kaye just making his solo debut now?

The punk pioneer tells GW about his “point and shoot” playing, the CBGB scene’s “misfits and renegades” – and why one pickup is all you need

Patti Smith calls him her “knight,” and he’s a legend of NYC guitar, so why is Lenny Kaye just making his solo debut now?

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