Another bad week for music...- Ron Asheton, a guitarist and founding member of the influential rock band The Stooges, has passed away at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan last Tuesday he was 60 years old. The Stooges formed in 1967, with a lineup that consisted of Ron Asheton his brother Scott on drums and the late Dave Alexander on bass and of course Iggy Pop on vocals. Known for a violent and primitive style that featured stage-diving and outrageous antics by Pop, The Stooges were part of a late 1960s Detroit-area rock scene.
From Iggy's Web site...
Ronald Frank Asheton July 17, 1948 - January 6, 2009
We are shocked and shaken by the news of Ron’s death. He was a great friend, brother, musician, trooper. Irreplaceable. He will be missed.
For all that knew him behind the façade of Mr Cool & Quirky, he was a kind-hearted, genuine, warm person who always believed that people meant well even if they did not.
As a musician Ron was The Guitar God, idol to follow and inspire others. That is how he will be remembered by people who had a great pleasure to work with him, learn from him and share good and bad times with him.
Iggy, Scott, Steve, Mike and Crew
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I am in shock. He was my best friend.
Iggy Pop
From Iggy's Web site...
Ronald Frank Asheton July 17, 1948 - January 6, 2009
We are shocked and shaken by the news of Ron’s death. He was a great friend, brother, musician, trooper. Irreplaceable. He will be missed.
For all that knew him behind the façade of Mr Cool & Quirky, he was a kind-hearted, genuine, warm person who always believed that people meant well even if they did not.
As a musician Ron was The Guitar God, idol to follow and inspire others. That is how he will be remembered by people who had a great pleasure to work with him, learn from him and share good and bad times with him.
Iggy, Scott, Steve, Mike and Crew
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I am in shock. He was my best friend.
Iggy Pop
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Thanks Steve
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