"People Have the Power" is a rock song written by Patti Smith and Fred "Sonic" Smith, and released as a lead single from Patti Smith's 1988 album Dream of Life. The cover photograph is by Robert Mapplethorpe. From Wikipedia
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of her debut album 'Horses,' the event featured performances by Bruce Springsteen, Flea, Karen O, and Patti Smith herself, raising funds for music education.