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Iggy Pop
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