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

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  was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PL 12488) on September 9, 1977. It...