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Iggy Pop

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Iggy Pop

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Iggy Pop (English: Iggy Pop, April 21, 1947 -), whose real name is James Newell Osterberg, Jr., is an American singer and musician who sometimes participates in theater performances. Iggy Pop is considered an influential innovator in music genres such as punk rock. Iggy Papp originally served as the drummer for the band Iggy and the Stooges. In 1967, inspired by the success of The Doors, he changed the band's name to The Stooges. Their music style has been described as primitive and decadent rock.

Category
Musicians
Nationality
United States
Born
1947-04-21
Wikidata
Q182665
Occupations singeractorguitaristsongwriterrecording artistrock musiciancomposermusician
Aliases Iggy PopJames Newell OsterbergJames Newell Osterberg Jr.James OsterbergIggy PappIggy Pop

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