Prince, Sign O’ the Times: Deluxe Edition (Warner)
On this 1987 masterpiece, Prince’s second double LP in less than five years, the R&b futurist responded to the serial crises in his personal life — the end of an affair; the firing of his band, the Revolution; escalating wartime with his label — in a kinetic tour de force of tightly wired pop, exploding bedroom funk, and soaring, redemptive climax. The big-box version of this reissue reveals the depth of Prince’s urgency in three CDs of unreleased studio treasures: diamonds...
On this 1987 masterpiece, Prince’s second double LP in less than five years, the R&b futurist responded to the serial crises in his personal life — the end of an affair; the firing of his band, the Revolution; escalating wartime with his label — in a kinetic tour de force of tightly wired pop, exploding bedroom funk, and soaring, redemptive climax. The big-box version of this reissue reveals the depth of Prince’s urgency in three CDs of unreleased studio treasures: diamonds...
- 12/8/2020
- by David Fricke and Jon Dolan
- Rollingstone.com
The Stooges have shared a new live version of “Fun House” from their upcoming Live At Goose Lake: August 8, 1970 — out next week via Third Man Records.
“Callin’ from the fun house with my song,” Iggy Pop sings over raucous guitar and saxophone. “We been separated, baby, far too long.”
The set marks the 50th anniversary of the final performance by the original lineup, featuring Pop, drummer Scott Asheton, Ron Asheton and bassist Dave Alexander, who left the band shortly after the performance. A Rough Trade release of Live at Goose...
“Callin’ from the fun house with my song,” Iggy Pop sings over raucous guitar and saxophone. “We been separated, baby, far too long.”
The set marks the 50th anniversary of the final performance by the original lineup, featuring Pop, drummer Scott Asheton, Ron Asheton and bassist Dave Alexander, who left the band shortly after the performance. A Rough Trade release of Live at Goose...
- 7/31/2020
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
“Do you long to have your mind blown open so wide that it will take weeks for you to pick up the little, bitty pieces?” Charles Burton asked in his Rolling Stone review of the Stooges’ second album, the 1970 proto-punk holy grail Fun House, all but daring readers to give it a spin. Since Fun House came out, 50 years ago this week, the album’s seven tracks — from the grimy stomp of “Down on the Street,” “Loose,” and “T.V. Eye” to the sinister slither of “Dirt,” the wild shimmy...
- 7/7/2020
- by Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
To mark the 50th anniversary of the final performance by the Stooges’ original lineup, Third Man Records will release an unearthed recording of the band’s infamous August 8th, 1970 gig at Michigan’s Goose Lake Festival.
The raucous gig — featuring the lineup of Iggy Pop, guitarist Ron Asheton, drummer Scott Asheton and, for the final time, bassist Dave Alexander — boasted a full-album performance of their 1970 LP Fun House. Ahead of the live LP’s August 7th release, Third Man has shared the radio edit of “T.V. Eye” from Live...
The raucous gig — featuring the lineup of Iggy Pop, guitarist Ron Asheton, drummer Scott Asheton and, for the final time, bassist Dave Alexander — boasted a full-album performance of their 1970 LP Fun House. Ahead of the live LP’s August 7th release, Third Man has shared the radio edit of “T.V. Eye” from Live...
- 6/10/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
When the Stooges split up in 1974, they had every reason to think they'd be completely forgotten by history. Their debut LP peaked at Number 106 in 1969 – and that was their best seller. They spent their final shows dodging beer bottles hurtled by angry bikers that had little interest in seeing a wild, shirtless singer named Iggy Pop screaming out songs like "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell" and "Open Up and Bleed." Soon after splitting, guitarist Ron Asheton and his brother, drummer Scott Asheton, moved back in with their parents.
- 10/17/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Jim Jarmusch premiered two new movies at the Cannes Film Festival this year, but only one documentary. “Gimme Danger” traces the rise, heyday and enduring legacy of the Stooges, whom the filmmaker describes as “the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band ever” in his film. Courtesy of Yahoo Movies, watch the documentary’s new trailer below.
Read More: ‘Gimme Danger’ Exclusive Images: Jim Jarmusch’s New Documentary Recounts The History of The Stooges
Here’s the synopsis: “Emerging from Ann Arbor Michigan amidst a countercultural revolution, The Stooges’ powerful and aggressive style of rock-n-roll blew a crater in the musical landscape of the late 1960s. Assaulting audiences with a blend of rock, blues, R&B, and free jazz, the band planted the seeds for what would be called punk and alternative rock in the decades that followed. Jim Jarmusch’s new film ‘Gimme Danger’ chronicles the story of The Stooges, one...
Read More: ‘Gimme Danger’ Exclusive Images: Jim Jarmusch’s New Documentary Recounts The History of The Stooges
Here’s the synopsis: “Emerging from Ann Arbor Michigan amidst a countercultural revolution, The Stooges’ powerful and aggressive style of rock-n-roll blew a crater in the musical landscape of the late 1960s. Assaulting audiences with a blend of rock, blues, R&B, and free jazz, the band planted the seeds for what would be called punk and alternative rock in the decades that followed. Jim Jarmusch’s new film ‘Gimme Danger’ chronicles the story of The Stooges, one...
- 9/28/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Danny Fields is hailed as one of the most influential figures in the history of punk rock. He’s been a music manager, publicist, journalist and is known for signing Iggy and the Stoogies, MC5, managing the Ramones and working with various other rock legends.
Now his life is being chronicled in the new documentary “Danny Says,” directed by Brendan Toller. IndieWire has an exclusive clip from the film featuring iconic punk rock star Iggy Pop recalling a wild incident with his drummer Scott Asheton and Fields talking about not being able to “give it all up.”
Read More: ‘Danny Says’ Poster: Music Industry Legend Danny Fields Finally Gets the Documentary He Deserves
Playing a pivotal role in music history, Fields’ opinions and tastes were once deemed defiant and radical, but later turned out to be prescient. In “Danny Says,” fans will get to see Fields from Harvard Law dropout,...
Now his life is being chronicled in the new documentary “Danny Says,” directed by Brendan Toller. IndieWire has an exclusive clip from the film featuring iconic punk rock star Iggy Pop recalling a wild incident with his drummer Scott Asheton and Fields talking about not being able to “give it all up.”
Read More: ‘Danny Says’ Poster: Music Industry Legend Danny Fields Finally Gets the Documentary He Deserves
Playing a pivotal role in music history, Fields’ opinions and tastes were once deemed defiant and radical, but later turned out to be prescient. In “Danny Says,” fans will get to see Fields from Harvard Law dropout,...
- 9/28/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
What’s better than one Jim Jarmusch movie? Two, of course. Before one of the most acclaimed films of the year, Paterson, arrives this December, the director has decided to rock out by exploring the legendary career of The Stooges with Gimme Danger. While it looks to be given the fairly standard talking head/archival footage treatment, it looks to be required viewing for fans. Ahead of an October release from Amazon Studios and Magnolia Pictures, we now have the first trailer.
We said in our review, “A huge part of The Stooges’ appeal derives from the raw intensity of their music – it’s not coincidental that their most iconic album is called Raw Power – and of Iggy’s charismatically convulsive stage performances, and both of these are insufficiently conveyed in Gimme Danger. While it’s possible that not enough footage exists of their concerts, considering it was the ’70s...
We said in our review, “A huge part of The Stooges’ appeal derives from the raw intensity of their music – it’s not coincidental that their most iconic album is called Raw Power – and of Iggy’s charismatically convulsive stage performances, and both of these are insufficiently conveyed in Gimme Danger. While it’s possible that not enough footage exists of their concerts, considering it was the ’70s...
- 9/28/2016
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Reel-Important People is a monthly column that highlights those individuals in or related to the movies who have left us in recent weeks. Below you'll find names big and small and from all areas of the industry, though each was significant to the movies in his or her own way. Scott Asheton (1949-2014) - Drummer for the Stooges. He appears with the band in the concert films Iggy & the Stooges: Live in Detroit and Search and Destroy: Iggy & the Stooges' Raw Power. He died on March 15. (THR) Jean-Louis Bertuccelli (1942-2014) - French filmmaker who directed his country's 1971 Oscar submission, Ramparts of Clay, as well as Doctor Francoise Gailland. His daughter is The Tree director Julie Bertuccelli. He died on...
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- 4/2/2014
- by Christopher Campbell
- Movies.com
We're back with another installment of Radio 66.6! This week features the latest news, music, videos and tour dates from the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, Soundgarden, Arch Enemy, AFI, Motorhead, Lacuna Coil, Against Me, Memphis May Fire, Down, Eyehategod and more. Don't touch that dial.
News
Arch Enemy vocalist Angela Gossow has left the band to focus on her band management. She has been replaced by Alissa White-Gluz, previously of The Agonist. The band's new album, War Eternal, will be released on June via Century Media Records.
Iggy Pop & The Stooges drummer Scott Asheton passed away Saturday night at the age of 64. Rest in peace.
Music
AFI members Davey Havok and Jade Puget have started a straight edge hardcore band called Xtrmst. Listen to their debut Ep here.
Stream Memphis May Fire's new album, Unconditional, here. It comes out March 25 via Rise Records.
Listen to a new Down song...
News
Arch Enemy vocalist Angela Gossow has left the band to focus on her band management. She has been replaced by Alissa White-Gluz, previously of The Agonist. The band's new album, War Eternal, will be released on June via Century Media Records.
Iggy Pop & The Stooges drummer Scott Asheton passed away Saturday night at the age of 64. Rest in peace.
Music
AFI members Davey Havok and Jade Puget have started a straight edge hardcore band called Xtrmst. Listen to their debut Ep here.
Stream Memphis May Fire's new album, Unconditional, here. It comes out March 25 via Rise Records.
Listen to a new Down song...
- 3/19/2014
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- DreadCentral.com
New York (AP) — Scott Asheton, drummer for the influential punk rock band the Stooges, has died. He was 64. Publicist Michele Adler confirmed Monday that Asheton died Saturday. No other details were provided. Bandleader Iggy Pop posted on his Facebook page Sunday that he's "never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton." Asheton was part of the Stooges when they formed in 1967 in Ann Arbor, Mich. His older brother, Ron Asheton, who was the group's guitarist, died in 2009. The Stooges released their self-titled debut in 1969. "He was like my brother," Pop's statement read of Scott. "He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world. The Ashetons have always been and continue to be a second family to me. My thoughts are with his sister Kathy, his wife Liz and his daughter Leanna, who was the light of his life." Asheton suffered from undisclosed illnesses in...
- 3/17/2014
- by Mesfin Fekadu, AP Music Writer
- Hitfix
Scott Asheton, drummer for legendary punk-rock band The Stooges, died Saturday evening at age 64. No cause of death has been announced yet. Asheton's death was confirmed by Stooges frontman Iggy Pop on Sunday afternoon via a statement on his Facebook page. "My dear friend Scott Asheton passed away last night," Pop wrote. "Scott was a great artist, I have never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton. He was like my brother. He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world. The Asheton's have always been and continue to be a
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- 3/16/2014
- by Billboard Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Iggy & The Stooges drummer Scott Asheton has died, aged 64.
Scott and his guitarist brother Ron Asheton were members of the influential protopunk band along with frontman Iggy Pop.
The drummer passed away on Saturday (March 15) of undisclosed causes, five years after the death of his brother Ron.
He was remembered as "a great artist" by bandmate Pop in a statement released today (March 16).
Pop wrote on Facebook: "My dear friend Scott Asheton passed away last night. Scott was a great artist, I have never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton.
"He was like my brother. He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world. The Asheton's have always been and continue to be a second family to me.
"My thoughts are with his sister Kathy, his wife Liz and his daughter Leanna, who was the light of his life."
The Ashetons formed The...
Scott and his guitarist brother Ron Asheton were members of the influential protopunk band along with frontman Iggy Pop.
The drummer passed away on Saturday (March 15) of undisclosed causes, five years after the death of his brother Ron.
He was remembered as "a great artist" by bandmate Pop in a statement released today (March 16).
Pop wrote on Facebook: "My dear friend Scott Asheton passed away last night. Scott was a great artist, I have never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton.
"He was like my brother. He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world. The Asheton's have always been and continue to be a second family to me.
"My thoughts are with his sister Kathy, his wife Liz and his daughter Leanna, who was the light of his life."
The Ashetons formed The...
- 3/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Scott Asheton, a founding member and the drummer in the seminal punk rock band the Stooges has died, singer Iggy Pop said on his Facebook page Sunday. “My dear friend Scott Asheton passed away last night,” Pop said in his post. Asheton was 64. Also read: ‘Seinfeld’ Actor Wayne Knight Is Not Dead, Wayne Knight Confirms “Scott was a great artist, I have never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton. He was like my brother. He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world. The Ashetons have always been and continue to be a second family.
- 3/16/2014
- by Todd Cunningham
- The Wrap
When guitarist James Williamson left Iggy and the Stooges in the mid-70s, he never thought he’d reunite with charismatic front man Iggy Pop and drummer Scott Asheton, but following bassist/guitarist Ron Asheton’s death in 2009, Iggy called Williamson and asked him to rejoin the band. “They were fresh out of Stooges,” Williamson grimly jokes. Post-Stooges, Williamson, who called Iggy “Ig,” had become an electrical engineer and was Sony’s VP of Technology Standards. Though he initially declined the offer, he eventually said yes and has been touring with the Stooges again since the fall of 2009. Williamson produced Iggy & The Stooges’ ...
- 4/30/2013
- Hitfix
The "Ron Asheton Tribute Concert with Iggy & the Stooges + Special Guests", dedicated to the late Stooges guitarist, recorded live at Detroit's Michigan Theater, will be available on DVD in North America, June 4, 2013 :
"...this heartfelt tribute/celebration of Stooges' guitarist Ron Asheton's life and music features 'Iggy and the Stooges', Henry Rollins and guest guitarist Deniz Tek.
"All profits from this DVD sale will go to the 'Ron Asheton Foundation' which supports animal welfare and music.
"Before 1700 fans, Iggy performs a full-on 'Stooges' performance with co-founder, drummer Scott Asheton, 'Raw Power' guitarist James Williamson, saxophonist Steve Mackay and bassist Mike Watt.
"Shirtless and manic as always, even two days before his 64th birthday, it didn't take Iggy long to turn the theater to bedlam.
"Following pulverizing renditions of 'Raw Power','Search and Destroy' and 'Gimme Danger', Iggy brought fans up on stage for 'Shake Appeal', followed by 'Beyond the Law',...
"...this heartfelt tribute/celebration of Stooges' guitarist Ron Asheton's life and music features 'Iggy and the Stooges', Henry Rollins and guest guitarist Deniz Tek.
"All profits from this DVD sale will go to the 'Ron Asheton Foundation' which supports animal welfare and music.
"Before 1700 fans, Iggy performs a full-on 'Stooges' performance with co-founder, drummer Scott Asheton, 'Raw Power' guitarist James Williamson, saxophonist Steve Mackay and bassist Mike Watt.
"Shirtless and manic as always, even two days before his 64th birthday, it didn't take Iggy long to turn the theater to bedlam.
"Following pulverizing renditions of 'Raw Power','Search and Destroy' and 'Gimme Danger', Iggy brought fans up on stage for 'Shake Appeal', followed by 'Beyond the Law',...
- 2/27/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Iggy and the Stooges - "Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans", from Mvd Entertainment Group is now available on DVD and Blu-ray :
"...Iggy and the Stooges 'Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans' is the visual document of the reformed Stooges' (Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, James Williamson, Steve Mackay, Mike Watt) 'Raw Power' performance @ the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival, Friday, September 3, 2010.
"'Iggy Pop', now 63, was well aware that his body language translated into still photographs resembling Mannerist paintings..."
"Getting this top-notch performance of the entire 'Raw Power' album by The Stooges realized a life long dream," said Iggy . "We are so obviously a crack band in a class of our own."
Mvd launched the 'In the Hands of the Fans' series to utilize the energy and talents of fans.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek Iggy and the Stooges -...
"...Iggy and the Stooges 'Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans' is the visual document of the reformed Stooges' (Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, James Williamson, Steve Mackay, Mike Watt) 'Raw Power' performance @ the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival, Friday, September 3, 2010.
"'Iggy Pop', now 63, was well aware that his body language translated into still photographs resembling Mannerist paintings..."
"Getting this top-notch performance of the entire 'Raw Power' album by The Stooges realized a life long dream," said Iggy . "We are so obviously a crack band in a class of our own."
Mvd launched the 'In the Hands of the Fans' series to utilize the energy and talents of fans.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek Iggy and the Stooges -...
- 10/1/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Release Date: Sept. 27, 2011
Price: DVD $16.95, Blu-ray $19.95
Studio: Mvd Entertainment Group
Iggy has faith in his fans in Raw Power Live.
Clocking in at 2½ hours, Iggy & the Stooges – Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans captures the re-formed Stooges (63-year-old Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, James Williamson, Steve Mackay and Mike Watt) performing their seminal punk rock album Raw Power (originally released in 1973) in concert at the All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival on Sept. 3, 2010.
The In the Hands of the Fans part of the title refers to an online contest conducted last year wherein six fans were selected to film the Stooges’ reunion show at the festival. Following the live performance, the fans also had a chance to meet and interview the band.
Their footage is included in the Blu-ray and DVD, as well as lots of additional numbers performed by the band alongside the eight Raw Power tracks.
Billed as “part concert film,...
Price: DVD $16.95, Blu-ray $19.95
Studio: Mvd Entertainment Group
Iggy has faith in his fans in Raw Power Live.
Clocking in at 2½ hours, Iggy & the Stooges – Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans captures the re-formed Stooges (63-year-old Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, James Williamson, Steve Mackay and Mike Watt) performing their seminal punk rock album Raw Power (originally released in 1973) in concert at the All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival on Sept. 3, 2010.
The In the Hands of the Fans part of the title refers to an online contest conducted last year wherein six fans were selected to film the Stooges’ reunion show at the festival. Following the live performance, the fans also had a chance to meet and interview the band.
Their footage is included in the Blu-ray and DVD, as well as lots of additional numbers performed by the band alongside the eight Raw Power tracks.
Billed as “part concert film,...
- 8/4/2011
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Iggy & the Stooges - "Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans", from Mvd Entertainment Group will be released on DVD and Blu-ray, September 27, 2011 :
"...Iggy & the Stooges 'Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans' is the visual document of the reformed Stooges' (Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, James Williamson, Steve Mackay, Mike Watt) 'Raw Power' performance @ the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival, Friday, September 3, 2010.
"'Iggy Pop', now 63, was well aware that his body language translated into still photographs resembling Mannerist paintings..."
"Getting this top-notch performance of the entire 'Raw Power' album by The Stooges realized a life long dream," said Iggy . "We are so obviously a crack band in a class of our own."
Mvd launched the 'In the Hands of the Fans' series to utilize the energy and talents of fans.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek Iggy & the Stooges - "Raw Power...
"...Iggy & the Stooges 'Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans' is the visual document of the reformed Stooges' (Iggy Pop, Scott Asheton, James Williamson, Steve Mackay, Mike Watt) 'Raw Power' performance @ the All Tomorrow's Parties Festival, Friday, September 3, 2010.
"'Iggy Pop', now 63, was well aware that his body language translated into still photographs resembling Mannerist paintings..."
"Getting this top-notch performance of the entire 'Raw Power' album by The Stooges realized a life long dream," said Iggy . "We are so obviously a crack band in a class of our own."
Mvd launched the 'In the Hands of the Fans' series to utilize the energy and talents of fans.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek Iggy & the Stooges - "Raw Power...
- 8/4/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
North by Northeast 2010 is upon us! That means I have ringing ears and a sore ass ahead of me, thanks to the over 600 live music acts and an ample assortment of music themed documentaries that are taking Toronto by storm this week. This is simply a list of things I plan on checking out during Nxne, things that I think my fellow dorks will appreciate. I’ll admit that I’m not as up on new music as some, if you want the real scoop on up-and-coming bands at Nxne then be sure to read Jessica’s Nxne 2010 picks.
We’re barely scratching the surface here though, there is so much to see and do at North by Northeast. Be sure to check out the official Nxne 2010 website for ticket info and the full schedule or just go buy a wristband and get out there and see what you can!
We’re barely scratching the surface here though, there is so much to see and do at North by Northeast. Be sure to check out the official Nxne 2010 website for ticket info and the full schedule or just go buy a wristband and get out there and see what you can!
- 6/15/2010
- by Will
- DorkShelf.com
Detroit rockers Iggy Pop and the Stooges will headline this year’s Nxne fest with a Free Outdoor concert @ Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square, June 19.
Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, the first incarnation of The Stooges was 1967 to 1974, founded by 'Iggy Pop' (James Newell Osterberg), looking to create 'a new form' of blues music. Brothers Ron (guitar) and Scott Asheton (drums) and their friend Dave Alexander (bass guitar) rounded out the rest of the band, with Osterberg on vocals.
The Stooges, widely regarded as instrumental in the rise of punk rock, alternative rock and heavy metal were inducted into the Us "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" as part of the 'Class of 2010'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Iggy Pop And The Stooges"...
Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, the first incarnation of The Stooges was 1967 to 1974, founded by 'Iggy Pop' (James Newell Osterberg), looking to create 'a new form' of blues music. Brothers Ron (guitar) and Scott Asheton (drums) and their friend Dave Alexander (bass guitar) rounded out the rest of the band, with Osterberg on vocals.
The Stooges, widely regarded as instrumental in the rise of punk rock, alternative rock and heavy metal were inducted into the Us "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" as part of the 'Class of 2010'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Iggy Pop And The Stooges"...
- 4/13/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
James Williamson has rejoined The Stooges and the reformed band will reportedly play next year's All Tomorrow's Parties in the UK on May 2 and 3. Williamson first joined the group, renamed Iggy & The Stooges, for their 1973 album Raw Power, but has not played live since the break-up of that lineup the following year. The guitarist has rehearsed with bassist Mike Watt, drummer Scott Asheton and saxophonist Steve McKay in Los Angeles and will return to practise with Iggy Pop later this month, Rolling Stone reports. Williamson said: "[Iggy] asked me if I wanted to play guitar again. I was about to take an early retirement from my job in Silicon Valley, so I figured, 'What the hell, let's do it'. "It's been (more)...
- 9/4/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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