On August 16, 2005, Elektra Records and Rhino Records issued newly remastered two-CD editions of the first two Stooges albums, featuring the original album on disc one and outtakes (including alternate mixes, single versions, etc.) on disc two. Unlike the 1997 Raw Power reissue, which was a total remix from…
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The Stooges spent the years between 2003 and 2008 touring extensively, playing shows on five different continents. Highlights included performances at several events involved with the All Tomorrow’s Parties concert series, Pop’s 60th birthday on the stage of San Francisco ‘s Warfield Theater, touring with the Lollapalooza festival, and a…
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In 2000, indie rock music veterans J Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr ) and Mike Watt (of the Minutemen and Firehose ) teamed up with Ron Asheton and drummer George Berz to perform Stooges covers (and other material) live. Billed as J. Mascis and the Fog , the band performed sporadically…
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At the time, the album faced the criticism that Bowie had mixed it poorly. (In subsequent years, various unofficial fan recordings were assembled and released as the album Rough Power ; in 1997, the album was re-mixed by Iggy Pop and re-released. ) Although the album sold rather poorly and…
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In 1997, a reissue of Raw Power remixed by Pop was released. In 1999, reissue label Rhino Handmade released the seven-disc box set 1970: The Complete Fun House Sessions , composed of the entire recording sessions associated with the Fun House album. 3,000 copies were pressed, selling out in less…
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After his first attempt at drug rehabilitation, Pop began a volatile yet ultimately successful solo career in 1977, commencing with the Bowie-produced albums The Idiot (1977) and Lust for Life (1977). Relocated to Los Angeles , California , Ron Asheton formed the short-lived band the New Order (not to be…
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The Stooges disbanded in February 1974 as a result of dwindling professional opportunities; this factor was compounded by Pop’s ever-present heroin addiction and erratic off-stage behavior. The last half of the band’s last performance of this era on February 9, 1974, in Detroit, Michigan, was captured and was released in…
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With the addition of a piano player (briefly Bob Sheff and then Scott Thurston ), the Stooges toured for several months, starting in February 1973. Around this time they also made a number of recordings that became known as the Detroit Rehearsal Tapes , including a number of new songs…
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In March 1972, DeFries brought Pop and Williamson to the UK, and the pair attempted to reconstitute the Stooges with British musicians, but after finding no suitable additions, they brought the Asheton brothers back into the band. (This “second choice” decision rankled Ron Asheton, as did his change from guitar…
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The breakup of the Stooges was formally announced on July 9, 1971. With the band having broken up, Pop met David Bowie on September 7, 1971, at Max’s Kansas City , and the pair quickly became good friends. The next day, on the advice of Bowie, Pop signed a recording…
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