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I have substantive things to say tomorrow regarding MySpace, surveys and children. Until then though, I must tell you this: I saw Patti Smith tonight in a room with 80 people or so, with Flea on bass. It was amazing, and one of the best musical experiences of my life. Nothing, and I mean nothing is as inspiring, as emotional and visceral as a Patti Smith show. Nothing.

To prove it, I leave you with these clips:

1996 or so

20 years earlier

Marvel and witness people. They don’t make musicians like her anymore. And that isn’t hyperbole.

Patti Smith
Michael Stipe
Bono
Thom Yorke
Grant Lee Phillips
Tom Verlaine
David Byrne

Thank whomever that they grew up to be who they are.

And yes, I did say Bono. Sue me.