Iggy Pop talks about Ron Asheton - Michigan Theater April 19, 2011

[@seanod7157]

Ron was the only Stooge that didn't do heroin. He collected Nazi uniforms and memorabilia although he wasn't a nazi. He said that he would wear nazi uniforms regularly, including to his Jewish girlfriend's parents house for dinner. Wow. He was always in a band, pursuing his art. His sense of humor was great, he always looked like he was ready to laugh, like he had a secret joke.

[@davestrain9529]

Am Proud to See the Asheton Bros..and The STOOGES! Mike Watt! Denver. ..nazi Crosses, memorabilia..wouldnt go go over so well now LOL.

[@thebradosbornshow]

I traveled from Alabama to Michigan to see this show. Got onstage with them during Shake Appeal. Greatest concert experience ever. This was an amazing show at an amazing venue.

[@RR-v]

The first time I heard of the stooges was in 7th grade when I heard “not right” from the self titled album, and anybody who’s listened to that song knows the true power of Ron Asheton ,I’ve been hooked to the band ever since.... Ron and Scott asheton, iggy pop, and Dave Alexander foreverrr!

[@derekmoody1358]

Williamson= prick

[@PennyTraition]

If you loved The Stooges, truly, remember Ron Asheton, heart and soul of the band, who with his brother Scott formed the band for the most dynamic frontman IGGY. At least he got to see The Stooges become massive, and, though James Williamson came in on guitar, Ron still wrote killer bass lines ('She Creatures Of The Hollywood Hills' etc)...Join the Ron Asheton [memorial] Foundation...For some reason they won't let me give the link, go in via the Official Stooges site. For homeless animals )O(

[@robbee23]

Without Ron Asheton James Williamson would be nobody ! RIP Ronnie !

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Not that he doesn't get any respect from the music press and the his contemporary peers in the fraternity of rock musicians, Ron is still an under-appreciated guitarist. He helped lay the foundations for a whole genre (Punk) and all of its many sub-genres that have splintered-off since -- and even influenced other genres like metal.

[@pameladewitt1966]

Love the mellow and the slide

[@grantwheeler3816]

Nothing on earth makes me as emotional as this song

[@danielcolon9809]

Forever young

[@TobcioccLeyton]

love this, RIP the amazing Ron Asheton

[@fastfilm1]

sublime...

[@ptothej100]

We can debate over which Stooges studio album is the best, but that is so far from what they are all about. It was(and is) all about what they did live on stage. That's where you find the magic.

[@lilise3965]

Then why did nobody thought of filming or not erasing a film of their concerts?

[@derekmoody1358]

RIP Ron 😢

[@kalejut]

Look at the shape that mofo is in at his age, damn.

[@Wuss2ns]

@PennyTraition Ron was a unique guitarist but he was a great bassist. Whole Georgia Peaches live album on Raw Power LEgacy Edition is brilliant as far as the bass parts.

[@Itsa6stringthang]

Where was this recorded ? I love Ann Arbor , my home town .

[@maceoflux6474]

At the Michigan Theater.

[@Itsa6stringthang]

@@maceoflux6474 thanks man!

[@raskyfox2244]

Listen to song The Departed, from Ready To Die album ;) ^This^ song is a demo, I guess

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

that's so cool..big heart. Sounds nice too. Sad.

[@johnnystaccata]

gd clapping fan!

[@sharksandwich101]

Debatable. Both are great albums, but Raw Power is to me their best album and one of the best albums ever made. Not one bad song on that album. If you want to introduce someone to The Stooges, show them Raw Power. However Fun House is also great

[@spiralarips]

First two Stooges doesn´t have any bad song . they both are perfect.

[@micheldaveau8827]

Souvenir merveilleux d'avoir vu a Rouen/France/ voiles de la liberté/ les frères Ashton/J.Osterberg/M.Watt/original Sax...sorry hole in m'y brains.../ Sur scène , par un beau soir d'été...un rêve devenu réalité...Yeah..! 👀☠️🇨🇵☠️👁️👁️👍🙋🐰🥕

[@keyehaw]

@robbee23 Without Williamson, Asheton wouldn't have been on Raw Power. Plus Williamson wrote all the music on Raw Power. I'm not an Asheton vs. Williamson debater - I think they both offered great contributions to the Stooges. But Williamson is very very underrated.

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

Iggy wrote the vocal melodies and did arrangement work on raw power not to mention produce and lead

[@PennyTraition]

@Koolkitties...I couldn't agree more, brother/sister (brother,I'm guessin') Yeah I splurged on the full edition too. Ron started as a bass player, of course, and like I told Kathy, I think he was the only one who could rival John Entwhistle. Now my dad is circling the same drain. I hope they meet. Different TYPES of music, but dedication to it... Hope you joined the R.A.F... Come with me on my Death Trip, man...Penny Traition (ONCE, so fine so fine...) )O(

[@novemberspirits3330]

He's kinda hot....

[@MEdalFan26]

waht

[@SquareHeadSlacker]

Raw power is great, it is however a steaming pile compared to Fun House.

[@smkxodnwbwkdns8369]

They’re both great albums

[@AnthonyNelms]

What!? Raw power is THE stooges album

[@thejesman]

Dude, you have a right to your opinion, but don't be a buzzkill.

[@michaelm7116]

igg of stooge

[@SquareHeadSlacker]

Nah, Raw Power borders too close to poofy hair rock, doesn't live up to the proper stooge albums.

[@nasskhan4543]

What are you on about?

[@thejesman]

Lol dude, that was just dumb.