20 Minutes With Lenny Kaye…
Kris Needs, ZigZag, December 1979
THE PATTI SMITH Group had a day off in London. The night before they'd played to a generally enthusiastic reaction but universal slagging at Wembley Arena. It was for this reason and the reception given to Wave that the only interview Lenny Kaye currently acting as group spokesman did during PSG's visit was with Zigzag (although he did stroll round London with Sandy Robertson, and got panned for his trouble!).
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