My illustration is based on a photo of Iggy and James Williamson by Robert Matheu. I could try to act cool about it, but honestly this is a dream come true for me. This exchange resulted in me being asked about designing a poster for the Raw Power deluxe package and the Raw Power tour. Sundazeds high-definition vinyl edition of this primal rock n roll beast features the legendary 1973. Iggy, not knowing Robert and I already knew each other, asked Robert to send me the Stooges book. Although this incarnation of the Stooges imploded not long after its release, Raw Power became the LP that launched a million punk rock bands all around the world, leaving its flaming skidmarks on scenes from London to L.A. Anyway, Robert was working on the deluxe re-issue of Raw Power, as well as a book on the Stooges. In a ridiculously fortuitous convergence for me, I was in touch with Iggy about doing a portrait of him for my show at Deitch Projects, and I also worked with photographer Robert Matheu on the Billy Idol greatest hits album “Idolize Yourself”. Their reunion has resulted in a Raw Power tour. This tragedy however seems to have brought Iggy and James Williamson back together. Don’t get me wrong, the first two Stooges records are great, but I always wanted to hear material from Raw Power. Sundazed's high-definition vinyl edition of this primal rock 'n' roll beast features the legendary 1973 Columbia Records mix and includes its Mick Rock photo-adorned inner sleeve.
When the Stooges re-formed in 2003(I think) they only performed material from their first two albums because return member and original guitarist Ron Asheton did not play guitar on Raw Power. Although this incarnation of the Stooges imploded not long after its release, Raw Power became the LP that launched a million punk rock bands all around the world, leaving its flaming skidmarks on scenes from London to L.A. Raw Power added guitarist James Williamson to the line-up and his leads made the Stooges sound even more aggressive. Coincidentally, former Sex Pistol Steve Jones contributed lead guitar to the track. The more I learned about Iggy, his music with the Stooges, his solo material, and his collaborations with David Bowie and many others, the more I realized what a diverse talent and icon he is. During my days of listening to punk almost exclusively, all three Iggy and The Stooges albums were in heavy rotation, but the one I tended to skate to was Raw Power.
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I also loved the Iggy Pop solo song “Repo Man”, the title track from the movie Repo Man directed by Alex Cox in 1984. I discovered the Stooges after hearing The Sex Pistol’s cover of their song “No Fun” from The Stooges first album. I have been a fan of Iggy and The Stooges since the mid eighties. 18 x 24″ Screen Print, Signed by Shepard Fairey and Robert Matheu (photographer), Edition of 650, $75, Limit 1 Per Person / Household
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