Iggy Pop (March 5, 1977) Iggy Pop in Berlin – Melody Maker Two-Part Feature (Interview + Review)

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: March 5, 1977

Writer: Michael Watts (Berlin report) & Allan Jones (album review)

A major two‑part Melody Maker feature examining Iggy Pop’s artistic rebirth in Berlin and the creation of The Idiot — the first of his two Bowie‑produced 1977 albums. Combining reportage, a rare 20‑minute interview with Iggy by Michael Watts, and Allan Jones’ world‑first review of the album, the piece offers one of the earliest and most authoritative accounts of the Bowie–Iggy Berlin axis.

 Photography by David Bowie adds a personal touch, capturing Iggy in his new environment. The feature positions The Idiot not as a side project, but as a significant collaborative statement that reshapes the future of art-rock for both artists.