Raw Power News

Iggy Pop has reactivated The Stooges following the death of Ron Asheton in January this year.

Williamson took over lead-guitar duties for the group's 1973 release "Raw Power," so the tour is expected to focus on material from that era of the band.

Gone Hollywood? After 10 years of popping Detroit, the Singles split for L.A. It's a family affair From Pas/Cal's pop remnants sprouts a certain sort of Computer Perfection Kill city dreaming Iggy Pop and James Williamson talk Raw Power, their rift and reunion, Ron Asheton and the glory that is Detroit More from Bill Holdship Ramblin' Gamblin' Men ...

Iggy Pop and James Williamson talk Raw Power, their rift and reunion, Ron Asheton and the glory that is Detroit Photo: Richard Creamer Backstage at the Whisky, L.A., 1973.

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The proto-punk trailblazers have announced two shows in which they will play their landmark 1973 album in its entirely Shake appeal ... Iggy and the Stooges have revived their legendary lineup.

By Steve Palopoli HERE'S A musician's nightmare: What if you got your dream gig, playing with a true legend from one of the most revered bands in rock history - and no one believed you? That's kind of what's happening right now to the Careless Hearts, who are set to play with James Williamson at the Blank Club on Saturday.

With his indelible riffs and unhinged guitar solos, Saratoga resident James Williamson helped define rock as we now know it on Iggy and the Stooges' 1973 LP "Raw Power." Though his music has inspired generations of subsequent rockers - Nirvana's Kurt Cobain called "Raw Power" his favorite record - none of Williamson's acolytes has had a chance to ...

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