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'I Hate Those People': Iggy Pop Rejected Calls From Grammys For Years
Iggy Pop rejected calls from the Grammys for years.The former Stooges frontman was finally honoured with the Lifetime Achievement prize at the 2020 Grammy Awards, but he has admitted he refused to speak to Grammys...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 January 2023
Liam Gallagher Would Rather 'Jump Off A Roof' Than Be Called A 'Pop Star'
Liam Gallagher would rather “jump off a f****** roof” than be known as a “pop star”.The former Oasis rocker is set to release his third solo album 'C'mon You Know' next month with two sold...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 April 2022
The Stooges Collaborator Steve Mackay Dies At 66
The saxophonist had been hospitalised in California in September (15) with life-threatening infection sepsis, a complication that can lead to multiple organ failure, and on Sunday (11Oct15), Iggy announced he had passed away....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 October 2015
'Motown The Musical' Tours The Us - But What Else Do We Love About Detroit Music?
If anywhere has a legendary music scene in North America, it's Detroit, Michigan. With a culture so rich in genre from Motown to rock, it's no wonder people write songs about it - even if...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 21 August 2014
The Stooges Rocker James Williamson Resurrects Lost Album
The Stooges rocker James Williamson has resurrected a collection of songs he wrote with Iggy Pop four decades ago.The iconic punk band enjoyed a prolific creative period while they toured their now-legendary 1973 album Raw...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2014
Rockers Pay Tribute To Late The Stooges Star Scott Asheton
Punk icon Henry Rollins and Red Hot Chili Peppers star Flea have posted tributes to late The Stooges drummer Scott Asheton following his death on Saturday (15Mar14).Bandmate Iggy Pop led the salutes after revealing the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 March 2014
Iggy Pop Says Farewell To "Dear Friend" Scott Asheton
Iggy Pop has led the tributes to his late friend and band-mate, the Stooges drummer Scott Asheton, who has died aged 64. Pop confirmed the news on his Facebook page on Sunday (March 16, 2014),...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 March 2014
Stooges Drummer And Co-founder Scott Asheton Dies At 64
Iggy & The Stooges are in mourning as one of their longest serving band member's has passed away.Scott Asheton, who was the band's drummer, died aged 64 on Saturday (March 15th).No cause of death has...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 17 March 2014
Iggy Pop Feels 'Crazy' About America
Iggy Pop's new music lashes out at America.The so-called 'Godfather of Punk', who released his fifth album 'Ready To Die' with The Stooges earlier this year, wanted to include tracks that mock his home country.Speaking...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2013
Iggy Pop: Ready To Die Explores 'Glory' Of Recovering From Depression
Iggy Pop wrote 'Ready To Die' about the ''glory'' of recovering from depression.The 67-year-old rocker chose the title of The Stooges' follow-up album from 2007's 'The Weirdness' after battling with the illness himself and has...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 May 2013
Iggy Pop: James Williamson Is A 'Brutal' Guitarist
Iggy Pop describes James Williamson as a ''brutal'' guitarist.The Stooges frontman notices distinctive differences between his bandmate's instrumental skills compared to original guitar player Ron Asheton, who passed away in 2009, and feels there is...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2013
Iggy Pop And Williamson Write New Tracks
Iggy Pop and his The Stooges bandmate James Williamson have written an album's worth of new material.Punk legend Pop invited the guitarist to his house in Miami, Florida earlier this year (10) where they came...
By WENN on 02 September 2011
Iggy Pop Writing New Tracks
Iggy Pop has been working on new songs with The Stooges.The 'Lust for Life' singer has been writing tracks with guitarist James Williamson, who played on the group's definitive 1973 album 'Raw Power' and rejoined...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 September 2011
Iggy Pop Joined Onstage By Dancing Stars At Isle Of Wight Festival
Iggy Pop treated revellers at Britain's Isle of Wight festival to a special musical guest during his band The Stooges' set on Saturday (11Jun11) - Dave Grohl joined his pal onstage.The Foo Fighters frontman was...
By WENN on 12 June 2011
Jennifer Hudson Joins Three Stooges
Jennifer Hudson has joined the cast of 'Three Stooges'.The Oscar-winning actress will play the role of a nun in an orphanage where the Stooges - played by Chris Diamontopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso -...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2011
Jane Lynch To Appear In Three Stooges
Jane Lynch has signed on for the 'Three Stooges' movie.The 'Glee' actress has agreed to appear in the film as the long-suffering Mother Superior of the orphanage where the titular characters grew up, who has...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2011
Iggy Pop Pays Tribute To Late The Stooges Guitarist
Iggy Pop hushed the crowd at his band The Stooges' tribute show for late guitarist Ron Asheton on Tuesday night (19Apr11) to give his own heartfelt thanks to his late pal.The punk icon and his...
By WENN on 20 April 2011
The Stooges Refusing To Record New Album
Fans have been warned not to expect any more albums from IGGY POP and THE STOOGES - the band now sees full-length recordings as "irrelevant", according to guitarist JAMES WILLIAMSON.The group has only released four...
By WENN on 21 January 2011
Ac/dc, Kiss And Slash Lead Rock Nominations
AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, KISS and Slash are all up for two awards at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The four rock giants are all nominated for the coveted Band of the Year...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2010
Iggy And The Stooges Banned From The UK
Iggy and The Stooges were not allowed into the UK when they first appeared at the border. The legendary rock group - fronted by Iggy Pop - were relocated from Michigan in the US to...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 March 2010
Abba & Genesis Lead Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2010
Swedish pop icons ABBA and rockers GENESIS and THE STOOGES will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2010.The stars, along with Jamaican reggae artist Jimmy...
By WENN on 15 December 2009
Iggy Pop Finds 'Lost' Stooges Material
Iggy Pop is to record a host of 'lost' Stooges songs.The legendary singer has recently reconciled with Iggy and the Stooges guitarist James Williamson and the pair are keen to record songs they wrote together...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 November 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers Hall Of Famers
Red Hot Chili Peppers have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on their first year of eligibility.Artists can be inducted 25 years after their debut release and both the 'Californication' hitmakers...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 September 2009
Iggy Reforms The Stooges For Album
IGGY POP has reformed THE STOOGES and is working on the group's first album since 1973. The punk icons are working on a new record in Florida with former BIG BLACK star STEVE ALBINI. WHITE...
By WENN on 18 April 2006
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