The Stooges News

Rock Hall takes a chance on ABBA, Genesis, Stooges

Dec 15, 2009 10:00 am PST

ABBA is dancing its way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges. The list of the next class of inductees was released Tuesday by the Cleveland hall. ABBA and The Stooges made it in...

Stooges guitarist Asheton found dead in Michigan

Jan 6, 2009 11:00 pm PST

Ron Asheton, a guitarist and founding member of the influential rock band The Stooges, was found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Tuesday, police said. Asheton, 60, was found on his couch and appeared to have been dead for seve...

The Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton found dead at 60

Jan 6, 2009 3:00 pm PST

Ron Asheton, the guitarist for the Stooges whose raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians, has died. He was 60. Asheton was found at his Ann Arbor home early Tuesday morning by police officers after they were called...

Iggy Pop, Stooges' gear stolen after Montreal show

Aug 6, 2008 3:00 am PDT

A rental truck containing Iggy Pop and the Stooges' equipment has been recovered empty after being stolen in Montreal. Stooges road manager Eric Fischer says the 15-foot truck stolen Monday contained all the group's instruments and stage ...

Iggy and the Stooges and the Case of the Stolen Maracas

Aug 5, 2008 4:00 am PDT

Looks like the next Iggy and the Stooges gig may be seriously unplugged. Maybe even a capella. A rental van carrying the veteran proto-punk outfit's gear, including guitars, drums, amps and even tambourines and maracas, was jacked out...