Iggy Pop -

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

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

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. Iggy Pop : The Indestructible Godfather of Punk