IGGY POP

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop (born James Newell "Jim" Osterberg, Jr.; April 21, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues. Pop became known as 'Iggy' in high school, during which time he served as drummer for local blues band The Iguanas. He is vocalist of influential protopunk band The Stooges (Pop and the other surviving members of the group reunited in 2003), having become known, since the late 1960s, for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics.

Though the singer's popularity has waned and waxed throughout his career, Pop has recorded a number of well-known songs, including "Lust for Life", "Real Wild Child", "Candy" (a duet with Kate Pierson of The B-52's),"China Girl", "Nightclubbing", "Search and Destroy", and "The Passenger".

Birth name: James Newell Osterberg, Jr.

Born: April 21, 1947 (age 64)

Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.

Genres: Punk rock, protopunk, garage rock, glam punk, shock rock, glam rock, hard rock

Occupations: Singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actor

Instruments: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums

Years active: 1960–present

Labels: Virgin, RCA, Elektra

Associated acts: The Stooges, The Trolls, The Nymphs, The Iguanas, Slash, David Bowie, Deborah Harry, Blondie, Sum 41.

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