: Their first three records— The Stooges (1969), Fun House (1970), and Raw Power (1973)—are considered foundational cornerstones of alternative rock.

In 1967, Pop co-founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The band rejected the flowery idealism of the hippie era in favour of a "primitive" and confrontational style that laid the groundwork for punk rock.

: Pop became legendary for his "kamikaze" stage antics, which included stage diving (an act he is often credited with inventing), rolling in broken glass, and slathering himself in peanut butter. The Berlin Years and Solo Evolution

Iggy Pop : The Indestructible Godfather of Punk Born James Newell Osterberg Jr. on April 21, 1947, is widely revered as the "Godfather of Punk". His career, spanning over five decades, transformed him from a detested outsider into a decorated cultural icon, a journey marked by raw performance art and essential sonic innovation. The Stooges and Proto-Punk Origins