Iggy Pop
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| Iggy Pop | |
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Iggy Pop performing at Parkenfestivalen 2011, Bodø, Norway |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Newell Osterberg, Jr. |
| Born | April 21, 1947 Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, protopunk, hard rock, glam punk, shock rock, glam rock, heavy metal |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Labels | Virgin, RCA, Elektra |
| Associated acts | The Stooges, The Trolls, The Nymphs, The Iguanas, Slash, David Bowie, Deborah Harry, Blondie, Tom Waits, Buckethead |
| Website | www.iggyandthestoogesmusic.com |
James Newell Osterberg, Jr. (born April 21, 1947), better known by his stage name Iggy Pop, is an American rock singer, songwriter, and sometimes an actor.