Bruce Springsteen Graciously Honors Patti Smith, Rocks Out with Johnny Depp at Carnegie Hall
What is the way to reach Carnegie Hall? You've got to rock 'n' roll. On March 26, Bruce Springsteen took part in a tribute to fellow New Jersey musician Patti Smith. The event featured performances from Michael Stipe, Johnny Depp, Flea, Sean Penn, Karen O, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Shannon, Jim Jarmusch, and others at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The event titled "People Have the Power: A Tribute to Patti Smith" took place in the evening. The Boss expressed his gratitude to Smith for her collaboration on "Because the Night," which he played during the show. According to social media videos of the performance, Springsteen stated, "We love you, Patti! 'Patti gave me this huge hit with her powerful vocals,' he continued, pointing at himself. ‘If I had performed this song myself, it wouldn’t have become popular. Her distinctive voice and remarkable lyrics were essential for making it a success.’ He paused before adding affect...