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Can you feel it?
It’s here! It’s finally here! The day we’ve been waiting for ~ can you feel it?
RAW POWER Ann Arbor! Here we come!
The Michigan Theater is small (4000 seats) and this show sold out in minutes. If you’re holding tickets consider yourself quite fortunate and prepare to rock!
If not, raise your glass high, turn up the volume and salute the one and only Ron Asheton from wherever you are.
Photo: Robert Matheu
Check this out: The Detroit Metro Times talked to Iggy last week: http://metrotimes.com/music/stooge-power-1.1131623
Stooges Plan Ron Asheton Tribute
Here’s your chance to have ‘a real cool time’ and share in a night dedicated to remembering Ron Asheton from The Stooges.
WHERE: Michigan Theater – Ann Arbor
WHEN: Tuesday April 19th, 2011
WHY: “The Stooges and I wanted to do a concert in memory of Ron and his music. We’ve chosen to do this in Ann Arbor where our group, our attitudes and our ideals were forged. It really was the birth of a movement. We’re planning to involve musicians across the spectrum from classical to youth groups and have a f—– big blast in memory of Ron. Teenage musicians from the Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor’s teen center will open performing early Stooges songs. I may join them on vocals if they don’t have somebody who can kick my ass. Deniz Tek from Radio Birdman who was Ron’s closest friend in music outside the group is going to join me for a couple of Ron’s best numbers. Henry Rollins who articulates so many things about music so well has volunteered to MC and try yet again to defeat me in a musical duel. He may think he’s got a better chance now that I’m 64, and he’s only 50, we shall see. Henry was given his pick of Stooges songs to perform and he chose a great one.
The full and present Iggy and the Stooges line up will then perform a full set, songs from The Stooges, Funhouse, Raw Power/- James Williamson – guitar, Scott Asheton – drums, Iggy Pop – vocals, Mike Watt and Steve Mackay, Bass and Sax respectively.”
-Iggy Pop
The concert is organized as a benefit for the Ron Asheton Foundation. In turn, this benefits both the music and animal community. Complete details can be found at: http://www.ronashetonfoundation.org/
Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations, or by phone at 800-745-3000.
Iggy Pop: Under The Influence
This is an oldie but goodie that proves what a huge influence Jim Morrison and the Doors had on Iggy Pop. It’s honest, wide-eyed and told in typical Iggy fashion. Enjoy!
Schools Out – Not!
Typically we avoid promoting corporate stores however this commercial is too cute to avoid. This one goes out to all of our friends that have recently went back to school. Best wishes for a great year.
Iggy Pop’s Playlist & Record Store Day
Records change lives. Take a look at some of the songs that made an impact on Iggy Pop. httpv://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/Playlist/iggy-pops-playlist-musical-inspirations/story?id=10140477
Today is the day! Go out and support your local record store.
The Times Name Rock Guitar’s Most Valuable Players
George Harrison is #1, Johnny Marr #2 and Mick Ronson #3!
Old Saint Bob
Dylan is back in the studio, this time recording Christmas Songs – thus far he’s covered
‘O Little Town Of Bethlehem’, ‘Silver Bells’, ‘Must Be Santa’, ‘Here Comes Santa Claus’ and ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’.
Thanks: George Soldo
Cheap Trick’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
LIVE DVD: Available next Tuesday – August 25th
Amazon.com: Sgt. Pepper Live: Cheap Trick: Music
Thanks: Madeline Bocaro