Lenny Kaye

Lenny Kaye's legacy is built not on trophies but on influence. His 1972 compilation Nuggets is a foundational document of garage rock, earning him the informal title "Godfather of Garage Rock." As a guitarist, he helped shape the sound of punk with the Patti Smith Group, and his work on Horses is widely cited as a landmark in rock history. His recent solo album, Goin' Local, shows that his creative spirit remains undimmed at 79.