Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Iggy Pop and the Stooges


Who is Iggy Pop?

Iggy Pop is a rocker superstar which real name is James Newell Osterberg. He was born in april 21, 1947, in Michigan (USA).
He is known by “The Godfather of Punk” or “the Iguana”.
His first audition was in early 60s, in a school band called “the Iguanas”, which his role was play drums. In 1969 he created “The Stooges” with Ron Asheton on guitar, Scott Asheton on drums and Dave Alexander on bass (he was replaced by James Williamson after second álbum). When “The Stooges” broken up, Iggy Pop decide to take a solo career.

Drugs

Iggy had been with a serious problem to deal with drugs, but his friend David Bowie was always there to support him. For example, when Iggy was to a mental institution, Bowie was there. He was also one of most influent collaborators of Iggy. They had worked together many times to be recognized as they are nowadays. For example, “China Girl” is now much better known as a hit single for Bowie (1983) but most the original version is from Iggy Pop.
Iggy is an actor too. Until now he has made sixteen movies and has been featured in five television series!









3 comments:

  1. "Iggy had been with a serious problem to deal with drugs, but his friend David Bowie was always there to support him. For example, when Iggy was to a mental institution, Bowie was there." Is there an editor over there?

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  2. "For example, “China Girl” is now much better known as a hit single for Bowie (1983) but most the original version is from Iggy Pop." Really? You think most the original version is?

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  3. "Iggy Pop is a rocker superstar which real name is James Newell Osterberg." What a coincidence! I am a commenter which name is Ron.

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