Iggy Pop

Date of Birth: April 21, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Iggy Pop, born James Newell Osterberg Jr., is an iconic American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. Known as the “Godfather of Punk,” he gained fame as the frontman of the influential proto-punk band The Stooges, which he formed in 1967. Pop’s stage performances were known for their wild, unpredictable, and often dangerous nature, including self-mutilation and crowd-walking. After the initial breakup of The Stooges in 1974, Pop embarked on a solo career, often collaborating with David Bowie. His solo work includes the critically acclaimed albums “The Idiot” and “Lust for Life.” Throughout his career, Iggy Pop has been a relentless innovator, pushing the boundaries of rock music and influencing countless artists across multiple genres. He has also dabbled in acting, appearing in films like “Cry-Baby” and “The Crow: City of Angels.” Iggy Pop’s contributions to music have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Stooges in 2010. Despite the ups and downs of his career, he remains an influential and beloved figure in the world of rock music.

5 Interesting Facts about Iggy Pop

1. Iggy Pop is credited with popularizing the stage dive.

2. He once worked with David Bowie on the Berlin Trilogy, which revitalized both their careers.

3. Iggy Pop’s song “Lust for Life” was famously featured in the film “Trainspotting.”

4. He has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” and “Coffee and Cigarettes.”

5. Iggy Pop was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Iggy Pop

1. “I’m not ashamed to dress ‘like a woman’ because I don’t think it’s shameful to be a woman.”

2. “What did Christ really do? He hung out with hard-drinking fishermen.”

3. “Punk rock is a word used by dilettantes and heartless manipulators, about music that takes up the energies, the bodies, the hearts and the souls of young men.”

4. “I stare at myself in the mirror and I think, ‘Wow, I’m really great-looking… I think I’m the greatest, anyway.’”

5. “I like music that’s more offensive. I like it to sound like nails on a blackboard, get me wild.”