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Stooges Reunite With Guitarist to Play Raw Power

You can call Iggy Pop a lot of things, but quitter isn't one of them. And while his continued work with newer artists has been sometimes-spotty, his urge to get the old Stooges gang back together live—even after original guitarist Ron Asheton's death in January 2009—is a solid bet....  read more

Ron Asheton: 1948-2009

Update: The Stooges have released the following statement via IggyPop.com:--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...  read more