The “Godmother of Punk” is going to play for Pope Francis in Rome at Christmas, even though left and right rip her for selling out or for a seemingly anti-religious line from an old song:
“I had a strong religious upbringing and the first word on my first LP is Jesus,” Smith explained. “I did a lot of thinking. I’m not against Jesus, but I was 20 and I wanted to make my own mistakes. And I didn’t want anyone dying for me. I stand behind that 20 year old girl, but I have evolved. I’ll sing to my enemy! I don’t like being pinned down and I’ll say what the f–k I want – especially at my age.”
Well everyone has the right to hell, if they want to go there. No.