The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde has been added to the upcoming Patti Smith tribute concert, People Have the Power – A Celebration of Patti Smith, happening March 26 at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
In addition to Hynde, Bangles‘ frontwoman Susanna Hoffs, Irish singer Glen Hansard, director Jim Jarmusch and New York punk rocker Jesse Malin have been added to the lineup, which already includes R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Ben Harper, Kim Gordon, The National’s Matt Berninger, Karen O and Sharon Van Etten.
All performers will be backed by a house band, made up of bassist/keyboardist Tony Shanahan from Smith’s band, as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan.
The night will include performances of songs from Smith’s full catalog, but will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of her classic album Horses.
People Have the Power – A Celebration of Patti Smith is the latest in a series of charity concerts put on by New York City entrepreneur Michael Dorf, with each one celebrating a different artist. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Carnegie Hall series.
Since the series launched in 2004, the concerts have raised over $2 million for charity. Other artists who’ve received such tributes include Paul McCartney, Van Morrison, The Who, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, R.E.M and Crosby Stills & Nash.
Proceeds from the Smith concert will go toward music education for underserved youth.
Information on tickets can be found at musicof.org.
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