Iggy Pop (May 19, 1977) Feature – Rolling Stone

A full‑page feature from Rolling Stone profiling Iggy Pop during his collaboration with David Bowie and the release of The Idiot, exploring his career, stage persona, and turbulent personal history.

Writer: 

Uncredited (Rolling Stone Editorial Staff) 

Artist: Iggy Pop 

Date: May 19, 1977 

The article presents Iggy Pop as a figure of raw energy and contradiction — a performer balancing chaos and control. It recounts his early years with The Stooges, his partnership with David Bowie, and his attempts to rebuild his life after addiction and disillusionment. The piece includes vivid descriptions of his stage antics, his Detroit roots, and his reflections on fame and survival. A black‑and‑white photograph shows Iggy Pop in profile, hands raised near his face, with the bold title “Iggy” above.

PUBLICATION

Publication: Rolling Stone

Date: May 19, 1977

Country: United States

Section / Pages: Feature Section – Page 12–13 (continued from 11)

Title: Iggy Pop Feature Profile

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Profile on Iggy Pop during his  collaboration with David Bowie

Era: 

Late 1970s punk and art‑rock period

Tone: Reflective and intense

Photography: Monochrome portrait of Iggy Pop in profile with hands raised

Audience: Rolling Stone readers and rock  music enthusiast

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This feature reflects Rolling Stone’s interest in artists who embodied the spirit of punk and art‑rock rebellion. Iggy Pop’s story is told as a study in survival and reinvention, linking his Detroit  origins to his Berlin period with Bowie.  The article also illustrates the magazine’s shift  toward more psychological and  character‑driven profiles of musicians in the  late 1970s.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Iggy Pop – The Idiot Album (1977)

• David Bowie – Berlin Era Collaborations 1976–1978

• Rolling Stone – Artist Profiles of the 1970s

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