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Iggy Pop Biography

Birth Name:James Newell Osterberg

Birth Place:Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department, Producer

Fast Facts

  • The Stooges were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010
  • Began playing drums in local bands while attending high school in Michigan
  • Released the eponymous first album with the Stooges in 1968
  • Best known for innovating punk rock music and performing in the protopunk band The Stooges
  • Chose the stage name "Iggy" after performing in the band The Iguanas
  • Loosely inspired the character Curt Wilde, portrayed by Ewan McGregor, from the film "Velvet Goldmine․"
  • Popularly known as the "godfather of punk rock․"

Awards

  • 1992Razzie Award-Worst Original Song: nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Most Compelling Living Subject of a Documentary: winner
  • 2017Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2020Leo-Best Documentary Series: winner