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'''The Stooges''' are an [[American rock]]'n'roll band that was first active from around 1967 to 1974, and then reformed in 2003. '''The Stooges''' are an [[American rock]]'n'roll band that was first active from around 1967 to 1974, and then reformed in 2003.
-The Stooges sold rather few records in their original existence and often performed for indifferent or hostile audiences. Nevertheless, The Stooges are often regarded as hugely influential both on the nascent [[heavy metal]] and [[punk rock]]. They are also often mentioned along with [[MC5]] and the [[Velvet Underground]] as one of the protopunk bands, which paved the way and influenced the punk uprising in the mid-70's. Singer [[Iggy Pop]] and his wild onstage antics were often the main focus of attention. Other original members of The Stooges were brothers [[Scott Asheton]] (drums) and [[Ron Asheton]] (guitar and later bass) and Dave Alexander (bass). During the first years of their existance The Stooges was known as The Psychedelic Stooges and their music style differed significantly from the sound, which ended up on the records later on. When they began their musical journey as The Psychedelic Stooges their music was more [[avant-garde]] than rock 'n' roll with household items like vacuum cleaners used to create plain noise. They were also known for using a 200l oil barrel as their drums.+The Stooges sold rather few records in their original existence and often performed for indifferent or hostile audiences. Nevertheless, The Stooges are often regarded as hugely influential both on the nascent [[heavy metal]] and [[punk rock]]. Singer [[Iggy Pop]] and his wild onstage antics were often the main focus of attention.
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-After the self-titled record and Funhouse tensions in the band grew as the bands (most notoriously Iggy's) drug addictions became stronger. The bands choice of drug was heroin. During this time the band had hired a saxophonist and a second guitar player, James Williamson who was Iggy's junkie-friend. Later when Iggy with the help of [[David Bowie]] was re-creating the Stooges to record bands forth-coming album James Williamson got the guitar players spot and Ron Asheton was forced to switch to bass.+
== Discography == == Discography ==
:''See: [[The Stooges discography]]'' :''See: [[The Stooges discography]]''

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The Stooges are an American rock'n'roll band that was first active from around 1967 to 1974, and then reformed in 2003.

The Stooges sold rather few records in their original existence and often performed for indifferent or hostile audiences. Nevertheless, The Stooges are often regarded as hugely influential both on the nascent heavy metal and punk rock. Singer Iggy Pop and his wild onstage antics were often the main focus of attention.

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See: The Stooges discography




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