📰 Between The Buttons - Article : Dec. 1973

A provocative one-page Rock Scene column by Lisa Robinson exploring the wild intersection of fashion, gender, and rock ‘n’ roll exhibitionism in the early 1970s, with a strong focus on Iggy Pop’s bare-chested, boundary-pushing stage antics and the broader glam-era trend of outrageous stagewear.

Iggy Pop strips it down — raw, reckless, and redefining what a rock star can wear (or not wear).

Rock Scene

Date: December 1, 1973

Length: 5 min read

📰 Key Highlights

• Iggy Pop’s infamous shirtless, high-energy performances and near-naked stage presence

• Discussion of glam rock’s influence on fashion, androgyny, and theatrical clothing

• References to Marc Bolan, David Bowie, Alice Cooper, and other artists pushing visual boundaries

• Exploration of whether “glam-rock is dead” and what comes next in rock fashion

• Reflection on the shock value and sensual appeal of performers baring it all on stage

📰 Overview

Published on December 1, 1973, this Rock Scene feature dives into the evolving aesthetics of 1970s rock, using Iggy Pop’s raw, uninhibited style as a central example of how artists were challenging norms around clothing, gender, and performance.

📰 Source Details

Publication / Venue: Rock Scene

Date: December 1, 1973

Format: Opinion column / Fashion & culture feature

Provenance Notes: Original 1973 Rock Scene magazine page.

📰 The Story

Lisa Robinson reflects on the shift from traditional rock fashion to the flamboyant, androgynous, and sometimes shocking looks of the glam era. She highlights Iggy Pop’s willingness to perform in minimal clothing (including silver lamé bikinis or nothing at all), contrasts it with more theatrical acts like Bowie and Bolan, and questions where the trend of onstage exhibitionism is heading. The piece mixes nostalgia, cultural commentary, and playful speculation about the future of rock style.

📰 Visual Archive

Striking black-and-white photo of a shirtless, wild-haired Iggy Pop in a dramatic pose (credited to Lee Black Childers), paired with a vintage illustration at the top of the page and dense text columns under the headline “Between The Buttons”.

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📰 Closing Notes

This December 1973 Rock Scene column captures the raw, unfiltered spirit of early-70s rock rebellion — Iggy Pop leading the charge with his bare-chested, blood-and-sweat approach that helped shatter the boundaries of what a rock performer could look and act like.

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