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- Born: April 21, 1947
- Birth Name: James Newell Osterberg, Jr.
- Birthplace: Muskegon, Michigan
- Years Active: 1963 - present
- Member of The Stooges: 1967-1974
- Autobiography: I Need More 1982
- Pop was the inspiration for the character Curt Wilde, played by Ewan McGregor, in the 1998 film Velvet Goldmine
- A biopic of Pop's life, entitled The Passenger is currently in development, expected release summer 2009
- Pop recorded a jazz album, Preliminaires, in 2009NME: Iggy Pop announces release date for 'jazz' album (March 26, 2009)
- Preliminaires is French for foreplay
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Iggy Pop is a legendary punk rock singer, songwriter and occasional actor. In 1967, he formed The Stooges with brothers Ron and Scott Asheton and Dave Alexander.
Pop's upcoming album entitled Preliminaires features jazz and blues influences. The album was reportedly inspired by Michel Houllebecq's novel The Possibility Of An Island. It will be released on June 2, 2009 by Astralwerks in the U.S..Billboard: Iggy Pop's French Connection (March 26, 2009)
Background
Sometimes referred to as the "Godfather of Punk," Pop got his start fronting The Stooges in the late 60s. Known for their live performances, Pop was famous for exposing and sometimes mutilating himself while on stage. Pop has had varying degrees of commercial success over the course of his career. His best known solo songs include "Lust for Life," "The Passenger" and "Candy" with vocalist Kate Pierson of The B-52's.Film and Television
Pop has appeared in sixteen movies, typically in small roles, including Sid and Nancy, Coffee and Cigarettes and Dead Man. He was featured in the television series Adventures of Pete & Pete, Tales from the Crypt and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He voices the character of Lil' Rummy on Comedy Central's Lil' Bush and did voice work for the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.-
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Is Iggy Pop still living here in Miami? 1 AnswerHe owns several properties in the Miami area. He may or may not live there full time, but he at least has a place to crash. http://www.miami-info.com/celebrit... read more
Are PopTarts good for you? 1 AnswerShort answer, No. They are one of the worst foods marketed as "breakfast" I have ever heard of. One strawberry flavored pop tart contains 200 empty calories, 5 ... read more
Should you ask for water instead of soda pop at fast food and restaurants? 6 AnswersNot speaking for anyone but myself, yes, I should. I have leptin insensitivity, which means my metabolism doesn't work right. I can't eat sugar. For my kids, ... read more
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Steven Tyler, David Johansen, Iggy Pop and Mick Jagger should get together and form an ugly man boy band called Hideous Skinny.
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listening to "Iggy Pop - The Passenger" ♫ http://blip.fm/~gq23k
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I'm listening to: Iggy Pop – Mr. Dynamite: http://www.last.fm/music/Iggy+Pop http://bit.ly/0785VV1
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I'm listening to: Iggy Pop – Get Up And Get Out: http://www.last.fm/music/Iggy+Pop http://bit.ly/08gJ7da
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