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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