Sep 07 2008
Famous In Michigan: Iggy Pop
On April 21, 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan, James Newell Osterberg Jr., better known now by his stage name Iggy Pop was born in Hackley Hospital. Considered to be one of the innovators of punk and garage rock, Iggy Pop has had a few recognized hits such as “Lust For Life” and “Candy”, but for the most part has avoided the mainstream.
Iggy’s early career started in Ann Arbor where he played drums for various bands in the 1960’s. One band, which was known as The Iguanas, is where the young, aspiring musician got his stage name from. But it is with the Stooges that Iggy Pop became best known for his antics in stage diving, self mutilation and indecent exposure.
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