Iggy Pop (/ˈɪɡi pɑːp/; born James Newell Osterberg, Jr.; April 21, 1947) is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Osterberg became known as "Iggy" in high school, when he served as drummer for a local blues band, The Iguanas. He is vocalist of the influential protopunk band The Stooges, who reunited in 2003, and has been known for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics. Iggy's music has encompassed a number of styles...
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Iggy Pop (/ˈɪɡi pɑːp/; born James Newell Osterberg, Jr.; April 21, 1947) is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. Osterberg became known as "Iggy" in high school, when he served as drummer for a local blues band, The Iguanas. He is vocalist of the influential protopunk band The Stooges, who reunited in 2003, and has been known for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics. Iggy's music has encompassed a number of styles...