Quote by James Iha

I love a lot of the New York bands, but Patti Smith stands out. I just read 'Just Kids' and it's an inspirational, well-written account of an emerging New York artist in the late seventies.

I love a lot of the New York bands, but Patti Smith stands o

Summary

This quote expresses admiration for Patti Smith among various New York bands. It highlights the impact of her memoir 'Just Kids', describing it as both inspirational and well-written. The book offers a firsthand account of Smith's experiences as an emerging artist in 1970s New York City, which resonates with the reader and solidifies Smith's stand-out status among her contemporaries.

By James Iha

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