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Iggy Pop

Categories: Music / songs

James Newell Osterberg Jr. known professionally as Iggy Pop, is an American singer, musician, songwriter, actor, and radio broadcaster. He was the vocalist and lyricist of proto-punk band The Stooges, formed in 1967.

Iggy Pop and the Stooges played their first UK show at the King's Cross Cinema, 15 July 1972.

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Iggy Pop

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King's Cross Cinema - rock concerts

Lou Reed and Iggy Pop and the Stooges played their first UK shows here, 14-15...

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