Sam Shepard wasn’t born a cowboy. The actor and writer made himself into one. The dusty blue jeans, cattle drives, and folksy drawl suited his taciturn profile, giving Reagan-era America someone ...

Oh, Patti. During a tribute concert for the late actor, playwright, and author Sam Shepard last night in Brooklyn, Shepard’s friend, Patti Smith stepped up to perform “Dancing Barefoot.” Halfway ...