The History Thread (soundtrack, singer, ambient, blues, country)

tdoc210 · 07-12-2006, 07:35 PM

Ok Post the History of your favourite bands. Make sure to Be original, and no copying and pasting please. They don't have to be long, just informative. post as many as you want. This thread will be strictly moderated for quality.

I wrote this one about Iggy Pop as an example.

The History of the man known as Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop was born on April 21, 1947. His birth name was James Osterberg. His Hometown was Muskegon, Michigan. Iggy is famous for being a Glam and Punk Rock singer, and showman. He is often sited as the key innovator of Punk. He is a very explosive showman on stage, with many antics. The first Band that Iggy was with was his high school band, The Iguanas. Hence the name Iggy. He performed as the bands drummer. Iggy was inspired by the Chicago Blues scene, and bands like the Doors.

In 1968 The Iguanas made their debut into the recording industry, with their new name, The Stooges. The Stooges released three albums, The Stooges, Fun House, and Raw Power (the best version of this is the old mix version). These Records were released through Elektra Records. The first two albums sold quite poorly, but Raw Power did decently. Unfortunately, due to Pop’s Heroin addiction the band had to break up after the first two albums. David Bowie brought the Stooges back together in 1973 for the release of Raw Power. David Bowie Produced this album, some people say he did a bad job though.

Solo, and Bowie, and, the Berlin era.

In 1976 after Pop had gone in and out of rehab for his drug abuse, relocated to Berlin, Germany with David Bowie to become clean, according to legend Bowie had been surviving off of cocaine, milk, and peppers (lol). During this time David Bowie helped write, and produce Iggy’s first two albums, The Idiot, and, Lust for Life. Bowie also did backup vocals, and piano duty on these albums, and to repay Bowie, Iggy did backup vocals on Bowie’s album Low. TV Eye also came out during this era, which was when Pop was signed to RCA. He did this album as filler to fulfill his contract.

1979, and the early 80’s

The next album he released was new values, this was released by his new record company, Arista. He also appeared on the TV show Countdown where he was known for his drunken antics, and exclamations. In 1980, the album Soldier was released. It featured Bowie again as a keyboardist. His next album Party was released in 1981, and it was a commercial flop. Arista dropped Iggy after this album.

The next decade, the 80’s

In 1982 Pop released Zombie Birdhouse, another commercial flop, but this time only on the animal label. Then after a long hiatus, Pop with Bowie, and Steve Jones of Sex Pistol notoriety, wrote and recorded Blah blah blah, which was a new wave influenced album, it did better than his last three releases. In 1988 he released instinct, a raw stooge like album. Unfortunately animal dropped him, fore they hopped the album would be just like Blah blah blah.

The 90’s
In 1990 Pop recorded Brick by Brick, it had a video for the song Kiss my Blood also. Members from Guns N Roses would appear on this album as guests. As would the B 52’s. Iggy was in the spot light again his song Lust for Life was used in a movie called trains potting. In 1995 he released Naughty little doggie, in 99’ he released Avenue B, and in 2001 he released Beat em’ up. Then in 2003 he collaborated with Green Day, Sum 41, and the trolls to release Skull ring.

Album List

With the Stooges.
1969, The stooges
1970, Fun House
1973, Raw Power

With James Williamson
1977, Kill City

Solo

1977, The Idiot, Lust For Life
1979, New Values
1980, Soldier
1981, Party
1982, Zombie Birdhouse
1986, Blah Blah Blah
1988, Instinct
1990, Brick by Brick
1993, American Caesar
1996, Naughty Little Doggy
1999, Avenue B
2001, Beat’em Up
2003 Skull Ring

Note: Iggy Pop has starred in the movie Coffee and Cigarettes, Sid and Nancy, The Color of Money, Hardware (voice only), The Crow: City of Angels, The Rugrats Movie, Snow Day, Coffee and Cigarettes, Somewhere in California, Cry-Baby, Dead Man..
Its also supposed that the character of Curt Wylde, from the movie velvet goldmine is based on him.

07-12-2006, 07:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
tdoc210 ashes against the grain Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new hampsha Posts: 2,608	The History Thread Ok Post the History of your favourite bands. Make sure to Be original, and no copying and pasting please. They don't have to be long, just informative. post as many as you want. This thread will be strictly moderated for quality. I wrote this one about Iggy Pop as an example. The History of the man known as Iggy Pop Iggy Pop was born on April 21, 1947. His birth name was James Osterberg. His Hometown was Muskegon, Michigan. Iggy is famous for being a Glam and Punk Rock singer, and showman. He is often sited as the key innovator of Punk. He is a very explosive showman on stage, with many antics. The first Band that Iggy was with was his high school band, The Iguanas. Hence the name Iggy. He performed as the bands drummer. Iggy was inspired by the Chicago Blues scene, and bands like the Doors. In 1968 The Iguanas made their debut into the recording industry, with their new name, The Stooges. The Stooges released three albums, The Stooges, Fun House, and Raw Power (the best version of this is the old mix version). These Records were released through Elektra Records. The first two albums sold quite poorly, but Raw Power did decently. Unfortunately, due to Pop’s Heroin addiction the band had to break up after the first two albums. David Bowie brought the Stooges back together in 1973 for the release of Raw Power. David Bowie Produced this album, some people say he did a bad job though. Solo, and Bowie, and, the Berlin era. In 1976 after Pop had gone in and out of rehab for his drug abuse, relocated to Berlin, Germany with David Bowie to become clean, according to legend Bowie had been surviving off of cocaine, milk, and peppers (lol). During this time David Bowie helped write, and produce Iggy’s first two albums, The Idiot, and, Lust for Life. Bowie also did backup vocals, and piano duty on these albums, and to repay Bowie, Iggy did backup vocals on Bowie’s album Low. TV Eye also came out during this era, which was when Pop was signed to RCA. He did this album as filler to fulfill his contract. 1979, and the early 80’s The next album he released was new values, this was released by his new record company, Arista. He also appeared on the TV show Countdown where he was known for his drunken antics, and exclamations. In 1980, the album Soldier was released. It featured Bowie again as a keyboardist. His next album Party was released in 1981, and it was a commercial flop. Arista dropped Iggy after this album. The next decade, the 80’s In 1982 Pop released Zombie Birdhouse, another commercial flop, but this time only on the animal label. Then after a long hiatus, Pop with Bowie, and Steve Jones of Sex Pistol notoriety, wrote and recorded Blah blah blah, which was a new wave influenced album, it did better than his last three releases. In 1988 he released instinct, a raw stooge like album. Unfortunately animal dropped him, fore they hopped the album would be just like Blah blah blah. The 90’s In 1990 Pop recorded Brick by Brick, it had a video for the song Kiss my Blood also. Members from Guns N Roses would appear on this album as guests. As would the B 52’s. Iggy was in the spot light again his song Lust for Life was used in a movie called trains potting. In 1995 he released Naughty little doggie, in 99’ he released Avenue B, and in 2001 he released Beat em’ up. Then in 2003 he collaborated with Green Day, Sum 41, and the trolls to release Skull ring. Album List With the Stooges. 1969, The stooges 1970, Fun House 1973, Raw Power With James Williamson 1977, Kill City Solo 1977, The Idiot, Lust For Life 1979, New Values 1980, Soldier 1981, Party 1982, Zombie Birdhouse 1986, Blah Blah Blah 1988, Instinct 1990, Brick by Brick 1993, American Caesar 1996, Naughty Little Doggy 1999, Avenue B 2001, Beat’em Up 2003 Skull Ring Note: Iggy Pop has starred in the movie Coffee and Cigarettes, Sid and Nancy, The Color of Money, Hardware (voice only), The Crow: City of Angels, The Rugrats Movie, Snow Day, Coffee and Cigarettes, Somewhere in California, Cry-Baby, Dead Man.. Its also supposed that the character of Curt Wylde, from the movie velvet goldmine is based on him. __________________ We went back there and they had come and hacked off every inoculated arm. There they were in a pile. A pile of little arms. And I remember... I... I... I cried. I wept like some grandmother. I wanted to tear my teeth out. I didn't know what I wanted to do. And I want to remember it. I never want to forget it. I never want to forget. And then I realized... like I was shot... like I was shot with a diamond... a diamond bullet right through my forehead. And I thought: My God... the genius of that.