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18 July 2026 – Lenny Kaye Finally Goes ‘Local’ At 79
By Editorial Team - July 18, 2026
Summary
Patti Smith Group guitarist and Nuggets compiler Lenny Kaye releases his debut solo album 'Goin' Local' at the age of 79, featuring Patti Smith and Matthew Shipp.
Key Facts
- Lenny Kaye releases debut solo album 'Goin' Local' at age 79.
- Features collaborations with Patti Smith and jazz pianist Matthew Shipp.
- The songs focus on community, local history, and scene memories.
- Entities: Lenny Kaye, Goin' Local, Patti Smith Group, Patti Smith, Matthew Shipp, Nuggets
- Tags: lenny kaye, goin local, rock and roll, patti smith, nuggets
<a href="/tags/lenny kaye">Lenny Kaye</a> releases his first solo album, 'Goin' Local', at the age of 79. After decades as a guitarist in the Patti Smith Group, a writer, producer and the curator of the hugely influential 'Nuggets' compilation, <a href="/tags/lenny kaye">Kaye</a> finally places his own name at the centre of a full-length record.
The album examines community, memory and the emotional importance of particular places, with collaborators including Patti Smith, jazz pianist Matthew Shipp and several longtime musical friends. 'Goin' Local' feels appropriately intimate for an artist who has spent much of his career documenting scenes, movements and other people’s creative energy.
A debut album at 79 also provides useful encouragement to anyone worried they have missed their deadline. Unless your plan requires competing in Olympic gymnastics, there is probably still time.