The Idiot and Thirst for Life, both of which remain Pop’s most successful solo albums. The duo also collaborated on Pop TV’s 3rd studio album Eye Live which was released in 1978. In 1977, the singer collaborated with David Bowie on the release of his first two solo albums.

Brute Force (1973). The album fared modestly, however, the Stooges disbanded again in 1974 due to Pop’s continuing drug problems. Pop spent the next few years trying to shake off drug addiction. This was followed by a brief reunion of The Stooges as the band collaborated with Bowie on their third album. Soloing, Iggy Pop got a major career boost after striking up a friendship with English music star David Bowie in the early 70s. Fun House (1970). However, both versions performed poorly. The band’s lack of commercial success, coupled with growing drug addiction by nearly everyone in the band, cost the Stooges their record deal and also resulted in their disbandment in 1971. played for several bands in his home country, including Prime Movers and the Iguanas, from which he got his stage nickname “Iggy”. He dropped out of college and moved to Chicago to pursue a full-time career in music. He formed the band ‘The Psychedelic Stooges’ in 1967 alongside Ron Asheton as guitarist, Asheton’s brother Scott on drums and Dave Alexander as bassist.Īfter signing with Elektra Records, the Stooges released their self-titled debut album in 1969, followed by their second album. was the only child in the family and they resided at a trailer park in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He developed a keen interest in music from an early age and his parents gave him a lot. They gave up their master bedroom for their young musical genius as it was the only room big enough for his drums.Īs a teenager, Osterberg Jr. on Apin Ann Arbor, Michigan. His parents were Louella ( née Christensen) and James Newell Osterberg, father Osterberg Jr.

Iggy Pop was born James Newell Osterberg Jr. The band eventually disbanded in 2016 following the deaths of some of its members. Iggy Pop’s style of music over the years has consisted of several forms of rock with fusion, jazz and blues. The Stooges continued to create music after reuniting in 2003 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. Iggy Pop enjoyed a career that was both volatile and successful – during the Stooges’ hiatus – with numerous albums and hits such as ‘The Passenger’ and ‘Real Wild Child (1977)”. Iggy Pop is an American-born singer, songwriter, producer and actor. Nicknamed the “godfather of punk,” Pop rose to prominence as the frontman of rock band “The Stooges.” The group disbanded in the 1970s before reuniting in 2003.

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