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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)
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Fast Facts
- 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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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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Official Site: Iggy Pop
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YouTube Video: "I Wanna Be Your Dog" Live 1979 (Time: 1:13)
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Official MySpace Page: Iggy and The Stooges
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Rolling Stone: The Importance of Being Iggy
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Billboard: Iggy Pop's French Connection
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NME: Iggy Pop announces release date for 'jazz' album
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Wikipedia: Iggy Pop
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Iggy Pop on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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@rikirachtman dude I know you have a soft spot for Iggy Pop--New Values but what about Beat 'Em UP?
@TheRealChadHall | November 14, 2009 02:02 AM -
Listening to REM and Shiny, Happy, People, now Iggy Pop's Candy, then, time to go home, walk, and watch new Steve Earle DVD.
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Uma coisa que sempre vou lembrar: O Supla, PAPITO DO PUNK, perdeu show do Iggy Pop pra ver Ting Tings.
@correa_alex | November 14, 2009 12:53 AM -
Just danced vigorously to Death In Vegas/Iggy Pop - Aisha ... think I need sleep now
@gdpreston | November 14, 2009 12:45 AM
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Iggy Pop on Amazon | View All
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Live at the Avenue B - $19.98
Track List: 1. No S*** 2. Nazi Girlfriend 3. Espanol 4. Raw Power 5. Search And Destroy 6. Shakin' All Over 7. Corruption 8. Real Wild Child (Wild One) 9. I Wanna Be Your Dog ...
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Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed - $14.95
“Fellow rock stars, casual members of the public, lords and media magnates, countless thousands of people will talk of their encounters with this driven, talented, indomitable creature, a man who has plumbed the depths of depravity, yet eme...
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Preliminaires - $36.98
The artist, considered to be the "Godfather Of Punk", returns with a quieter album, with some jazz overtones" as he explains in a video posted on his website to announce the project. "At one point I just got sick of listening to idiot th...
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Questions and Answers About Iggy Pop | View All | Ask a Question
View All Iggy Pop Questions (309) | Ask a QuestionIs Iggy Pop still living here in Miami? (1 Answer)He 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/celebrities_living_in_Miami.php http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/crossfade/iggypopmiami.jpg read moreAre PopTarts good for you? (1 Answer)Short 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 grams of ... read moreShould you ask for water instead of soda pop at fast food and restaurants? (6 Answers)Not 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, since I make ... read more
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