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Iggy Pop: James Williamson Is A 'Brutal' Guitarist
Iggy Pop describes James Williamson as a ''brutal'' guitarist.The Stooges frontman notices distinctive differences between his bandmate's instrumental skills compared to original guitar player Ron Asheton, who passed away in 2009, and feels there is...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2013
Super-human Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is ''almost super-human''The punk rock singer is still giving his all at every performance, despite being 66, and astounds even his own band, The Stooges, with his energy. Guitarist James Williamson told FasterLouder.com.au:...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 April 2013
Iggy And The Stooges Ready Or Die Faces The Critics
Iggy Pop by rights should be long dead by now, given the rock and roll lifestyle he’s led during near 50 years of pushing his body to the limit in the name of punk, so...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 26 April 2013
Ke$ha Was A Serial Breaker-and-enterer
Ke$ha was a ''serial breaker-and-enterer'' when she was younger. The 'Tik Tok' star was desperate to get her early tracks heard, and would stop at nothing to get the biggest stars to listen to her...
By Clive King on 03 March 2013
Iggy Pop Wants David Bowie's Level Of Privacy
Iggy Pop wants to have David Bowie's level of privacy in his own life.The rock icons haven't spoken in a decade, which Iggy puts down to the 'Where Are We Now?' hitmaker's privacy - and...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 February 2013
Iggy Pop And David Bowie's Friendship To Hit The Big Screen In Biopic
Iggy Pop and David Bowie's friendship in 1970s West Berlin, Germany is to be explored in a new biopic adapted from two acclaimed biographies of the rockers.Lust For Life will focus on the pair's legendary...
By WENN on 08 February 2013
An Impressive Display From The Rolling Stones At Brooklyn’S Barclays Centre
With a stage set inside the bands trademark open-lips logo, The Rolling Stones put on an impressive display at Brooklyn’s new Barclays Centre on Saturday night (December 8, 2012). The band may have 50 years...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 10 December 2012
Ke$ha's 'Spirit Journey' For Warrior
Ke$ha dived with sharks to get inspiration for 'Warrior'. The 'Die Young' singer went around the world on a ''spirit journey,'' getting close to nature to prepare for writing her second album. She told the...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 December 2012
Joan Jett Honoured For Animal Charity Work
Legendary rocker Joan Jett has been honoured for her tireless work for animal rights by fellow singer/activist Iggy Pop.The Joan Jett & the Blackhearts frontwoman was presented with the Nanci Alexander Activist Award, named after...
By WENN on 05 November 2012
Joan Jett Unveils Peta Advert
Joan Jett unveiled her first campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Sunday night (04.11.12).The 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll' singer attended the unveiling of the advert in Florida and she...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 November 2012
Kesha Had Sexual Encounter With A Ghost
Kesha has had sex with a ghost.The 'We R Who We R' hitmaker has revealed that one of her new tracks 'Supernatural' was inspired by an erotic paranormal experience.Speaking to Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 September 2012
Iggy Pop And Dave Davies To Appear On The Who Tribute Album
Rock legends Iggy Pop, Dave Davies and Todd Rundgren will all appear on a new tribute album dedicated to The Who.A 16-track record, Who You Are, features a host of musicians performing their own renditions...
By WENN on 14 September 2012
Ke$ha Mtv Vma Appearance Leads To New Single Confirmation
Kesha was full of chatter as she headed down the red carpet for the Mtv VMA Awards last night (September 6th), confirming that she had a new single on the way, and revealing that she'd...
By Lew Irwin on 07 September 2012
Scarlett Johansson Collaborates On Bonnie & Clyde Track
Scarlett Johansson has returned to working on her singing career.The actress has collaborated with Lulu Gainsbourg on a cover of French music legend Serge Gainsbourg's 'Bonnie & Clyde'. The track comes from Lulu's tribute album...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 July 2012
Joe Jackson Fronts New Duke Ellington Tribute Album
Iggy Pop, Joe Jackson and The Roots star Ahmir '?UESTLOVE' THOMPSON are among the eclectic artists appearing on a new Duke Ellington tribute album.The project is Steppin' Out singer Jackson's brainchild and features a series...
By WENN on 02 July 2012
Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins In 'Cbgb'
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will play rock icon Iggy Pop in the upcoming rock 'n' roll film 'CBGB'.The film is a look at New York's punk rock music scene and is centred on CBGB,...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2012
Iggy Pop And Ginger Baker Cover The Black Keys For Tribute Album
Iggy Pop and Cream drummer Ginger Baker have teamed up to pay tribute to rocking blues duo The Black Keys on a new covers album.The odd couple has recorded a rendition of the band's Lonely...
By World Entertainment News Network on 04 June 2012
Ke$ha Samples Blur's Song 2 On New Record
Ke$ha samples Blur's 'Song 2' on her second album. Leaked track 'Woo Hoo' features snippets of the British band's classic, backed by lyrics about the hard-partying lifestyle which Ke$ha is famous for.Other tracks on the...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 May 2012
Iggy Pop Blasts Record Labels Over New Album
Punk icon Iggy Pop has released his latest album online after record label bosses shunned the new work fearing it would flop.The Lust For Life singer has moved from rocker to crooner for his new...
By WENN on 10 May 2012
Johnny Depp Sued Over Alleged Concert Attack
Johnny Depp is being sued by a woman who claims his security removed her from her seat at a concert. The '21 Jump Street' actor attended an Iggy Pop concert at the Hollywood Palladium in...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2012
Iggy Pop Pines For His Poor Days
Rock legend Iggy Pop pines for his poor days as a young musician living in dives.The punk icon has been famous for more than 40 years, after shooting to fame with his band The Stooges,...
By WENN on 31 March 2012
Iggy Pop Compares Music To Cheap Drinks
Iggy Pop compares today's music to ''cheap drinks you get in a bad supermarket.''The 'Lust for Life' rocker is wary of today's rock stars, and thinks most modern records are missing integrity and authenticity. He...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 March 2012
Off Festival 2012: Iggy And The Stooges And Kim Gordon To Perform At Polish Festival
OFF Festival 2012 have announced more acts playing at the event in the summer. The House of Love, King Creosote, Jon Hopkins, and Nerwowe Wakacje are just a few of the names that will be...
By Lew Irwin on 14 March 2012
Carl Barat: Libertines Will Perform Again
Carl Barat is ''sure'' The Libertines will perform together again.The 'Time For Heroes' hitmakers - Carl, Pete Doherty, Gary Powell and John Hassall - have not shared a stage since their one-off comeback shows at...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 March 2012
Iggy Pop Is Record Store Day Ambassador
Punk icon Iggy Pop is giving a boost to struggling music stores as the newly-appointed ambassador of Record Store Day 2012.The Stooges star is championing small shops ahead of the celebration on 21 April (12),...
By WENN on 25 January 2012
Johnny Depp's Guards Accused Of Tackling Woman
Johnny Depp is wanted for questioning by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) regarding an alleged incident involving his bodyguards and a disabled woman. The 'Rum Diary' actor attended an Iggy Pop concert at the...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 December 2011
Cee Lo Green Inspired By Jacksons
Cee Lo Green's life changed when he saw The Jacksons perform.The 'Forget You' hitmaker was taken to see the singing siblings - formed by late King of Pop Michael Jackson - when he was a...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 September 2011
Iggy Pop And Williamson Write New Tracks
Iggy Pop and his The Stooges bandmate James Williamson have written an album's worth of new material.Punk legend Pop invited the guitarist to his house in Miami, Florida earlier this year (10) where they came...
By WENN on 02 September 2011
Iggy Pop Writing New Tracks
Iggy Pop has been working on new songs with The Stooges.The 'Lust for Life' singer has been writing tracks with guitarist James Williamson, who played on the group's definitive 1973 album 'Raw Power' and rejoined...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 September 2011
Alice Cooper Scared Of Brian Wilson
Alice Cooper was too afraid to argue with Brian Wilson.The 63-year-old rocker and his pal Iggy Pop were left bemused when they visited the former Beach Boys star at home and he played for them...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 July 2011
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