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

Released: November 30, 1988 (UK) Label: Jungle Records Catalogue Number: JUNG 61 Format: 7" Clear Glitter Vinyl (Limited, Numbered) A feral blast from the final Stooges show — pressed in just 2000 glitter‑flecked copies for the diehards. Drawn from the notorious Metallic KO tapes, this limited‑edition single captured the Stooges’ last stand at Michigan Palace, February 9, 1974. Raw, chaotic, and unfiltered, it remains one of the most collectible Iggy/Stooges artefacts of the

A short single review from the UK music press critiquing Iggy Pop’s “I’m Bored,” released on Arista Records as part of his album “New Values.” The piece reflects the mixed reception of Pop’s post‑Berlin output. Writer: Uncredited Artist: Iggy Pop Date: April 28 1979 Length: 2 min read PUBLICATION Publication: Scrapbook (Contemporary UK Music Press) Date: April 28 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Review Title: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back FEATURE HIGHLI

A full‑page RCA Records advertisement from New Musical Express dated May 13 1978 promoting Iggy Pop’s live album TV Eye 1977 Live. The minimalist design features four circular motifs reading “TV,” “eye,” “1977 Live,” and “Iggy Pop,” arranged vertically beside a stylised television silhouette. The typography is bold and modernist, reflecting RCA’s late‑1970s graphic style Writer: RCA Records Promotional Department Publication: New Musical Express (UK) Date: May 13 1978 Length:

A mischievous wink from the music press: NME’s 1978 take on the Bowie–Iggy bootleg that blurred the line between myth and memorabilia.

A sharp, no-nonsense one-page review in the January 28, 1978 issue of New Musical Express sets the record straight on Iggy Pop’s Kill City. The piece clarifies that the album is not a “new” Iggy studio record but a collection of raw 1975 demos recorded with James Williamson during one of the darkest periods in both men’s lives — battling heroin addiction, financial desperation, and industry abandonment following the collapse of The Stooges. While acknowledging the album’s rou

Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 24, 1977 Writer: NME Advert (MAM Promotions) A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting Iggy Pop’s two-night stand at the legendary Rainbow Theatre in London, supported by rising punk band The Adverts. This striking advert captures Iggy at a pivotal moment in late 1977 — riding high on the momentum of his Bowie-produced albums The Idiot and Lust For Life, and bringing his notoriously raw, unpredictable live show ba

A printed review from Circus Magazine dated May 12 1977, written by Wesley Strick, covering Iggy Pop’s album The Idiot (RCA Victor). The piece situates the record within Iggy’s post‑Stooges career and his collaboration with David Bowie, describing its dark, mechanised tone and morbid atmosphere. The review’s sharp prose captures the critical fascination with Iggy’s reinvention and the eerie minimalism of his new sound. Writer: Wesley Strick Publication: Circus Magazine (US) D

Publication: Melody Maker Date: April 9, 1977 Writer: NME Advert (RCA Records) A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting Iggy Pop’s landmark album The Idiot — his first solo record, written and produced in collaboration with David Bowie. This striking advert highlights the pivotal creative partnership between the two icons during the early days of Bowie’s Berlin period, just as Iggy began his post-Stooges rebirth.