Profiles
1938- c.2009 (2009)
...while Mark Rowland looks back over his life
Live
Funhouse Live, Carling Hammersmith Apollo, 30/8/20
At their first show in London since 1973, and only second ever gig there, Anthony Strutt watches the reformed Stooges run through an energetic performance of their second album 'Fun House', but finds the encores more satisfying
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Interviews
James Williamson
Interview
Former Stooges guitarist James Williamson speaks to Lisa Torem about several new projects that he is presently involved in, including a remake of 1960s girl-group classic, ‘Leader of The Pack’.
James Williamson
Interview
Iggy and the Stooges and 'Raw Power' guitarist James Williamson recently started touring with the band again after an absence of over thirty five years. He speaks to John Clarkson about his remarkable return to playing music
Jac Holzman
Interview
Jac Holzman was the owner of Elektra Records, whose acts included the Stooges, the Doors and Love. He speaks to Anthony Strutt about Elektra and a new book about it
Hedrons
Interview
All girl Glaswegian group describe their sound as the modern love child of the Foo Fighters and Joan Jett, godfathered by Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Guitarist Rosie and new bassist Gill talk to Sarah Johnson about their debut album '1 More Won't Kill Us' and their punishing tour schedule
D4
Interview
New Zealand group D4 have been meeting with much acclaim recently with their blend of Heartbreakers and Stooges inspired breakneck punk. Vocalists Dion and Jimmy talk to Mark Rowland backstage at a recent London gig about their debut album '6twenty'
Profiles
Iggy and The Stooges On Stage 1967-1974
Adrian Janes examines Swedish academic Per Nilsen's new book which provides a gig-by-gig account of The Stooges' chaotic career.
Profile
The Stooges
In tribute to their guitarist Ron Asheton who died recently, Jon Rogers examines the career of the Stooges, and reflects upon their influential first two albums, their self-titled 1969 debut album 'The Stooges' and its 1970 sequel, 'Fun House'
All Tomorrow's Parties
Minehead, Somerset, 8/12/2006...10/12/2006
Dominic Simpson casts his mind back on December's All Tomorrow's Parties long weekend, which was curated by Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, and featured performances from among others Fursaxa, Deerhof, the Gang of Four, Dinosaur Jr and Iggy and the Stooges
Live
Scientists
Spitz, London, 26/4/2007
At the Spitz in London, Anthony Strutt is stunned by reformed Australian 80's band the Scientists' blend of Stooges-style punk and feedback-drenched rock 'n' roll
Leeds Festival
Leeds, 26/8/2005
New Pennyblackmusic writer Adrian Huggins had to deal with his car being towed back to the garage before he finally made it to the Leeds Festival. He, however, enjoys sets from Iggy and the Stooges and Incubus in what became an otherwise very expesnive da
Albums
John Cale
Paris 1919
Surprisingly gentle, former Velvet Underground member John Cale's 1973 solo album 'Paris 1919' is a million miles away from his work with the likes of minimalist composer Terry Riley, the experimentation of the Velvet Underground or producing the likes of Patti Smith or the Stooges. Recently re-rele