Iggy Pop

Birth Name:

James Newell Osterberg

Birth Place:

Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Music department, Producer

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․"

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

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