Iggy Pop: (Glam Animal)

The Godfather of Punk – shirtless, fearless, and still bleeding on stage at 77. Before there was glam, before there was punk, before there was shock rock as we know it, there was a skinny kid from Michigan crawling through broken glass, smearing peanut butter on his chest, and inventing a whole new way to destroy yourself in front of an audience. The Essential Facts Born James Newell Osterberg Jr., April 21, 1947 – Muskegon, Michigan Frontman of The Stooges (1967–1974, reform

In 1999, Iggy Pop released a fiery slice of alternative rock with his "Corruption" / "Hollywood Affair" (featuring Johnny Depp) 7-inch...

A Trainspotting Punk Revival Iggy Pop’s “Lust For Life” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 11, 1996, on Virgin America Records (catalogue: VUS 116). Backed with “(Get Up I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine,” this punk-funk classic, composed by Bewlay Brothers (David Bowie/Iggy Pop), was reissued after featuring on the Trainspotting soundtrack. Produced by Thom Wilson and Iggy Pop, the A-side’s manic energy and Bowie’s beats peaked at No. 26 on the UK Singles

Iggy Pop’s "Livin' On The Edge Of The Night"  backed with "High On Rebellion" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Virgin...

A Metallic KO Michigan Palace Relic Released as a limited, numbered 7-inch clear glitter vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1988, on Jungle Records (catalogue: JUNG 61), Iggy And The Stooges’ “(I Got) Nothing” b/w “Cock In My Pocket” was taken from the legendary final Stooges show at Michigan Palace, February 9, 1974 — immortalised on the Metallic KO album. Remastered from the original Skydog tapes, this raw, chaotic live assault with Ron Asheton (bass), Scott Asheton (dr

David Bowie & Iggy Pop’s "Live in Seattle," a one-page article in New Musical Express, March 18, 1978.

Iggy Pop’s "Kill City", a one-page album review in New Musical Express, January 28, 1978.". As I'm writing this CSM is similarly...

Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life , a one-page review in Rolling Stone, January 1, 1978. Pop RCA AFLI-2488 By Billy Altman IGGY POP'S SECOND...

Iggy Pop’s "Rainbow Theatre (Sep 30-Oct 1)" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , September 24, 1977.

Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life  was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PL 12488) on September 9, 1977. It...

Iggy Pop’s Lust for Life , a one-page review in Melody Maker, August 27, 1977.

Iggy Pop’s "Iggy Dates" , a cover insert and one-page article in Melody Maker , August 13, 1977.

Iggy Pop’s "Iggy Does It His Way" , a one-page article in Record Mirror , March 12, 1977.

David Bowie’s "Iggy Join Forces", a one-page scrapbook article in Scrapbook, January 29, 1977. PLANS are afoot for both David Bowie and...

Iggy Pop’s "You Might Say, Extreme" , a one-page article in Music Scene , February 1, 1974. His exploits constitute landmarks in the...

Iggy – raw, reckless, and ready to bleed for rock! Iggy Pop’s Between the Buttons , a one-page feature in Rock Scene Magazine, December 1, 1973. More Stooges-style chaos added weekly.

Iggy Pop’s "Here Comes Iggy" , a one-page article in Rock Scene Magazine , September 1, 1973.

David Bowie’s "Bowie, Pop and Reed" , a one-page article in Rock Scene , March 1, 1973.

On this day in October 29, 1949, the world got a sonic storm named James Williamson in Castroville, Texas. As the guitarist who injected pure proto-punk fury into Iggy and the Stooges, he didn't just play Raw Power—he was Raw Power. Co-writing classics like "Gimme Danger" and "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell," Williamson's jagged riffs on that 1973 album redefined rock's edge, influencing everyone from the Sex Pistols to Nirvana. After a wild hiatus, he roared back with the