Frontman of one of the most influential protopunk bands of all time, The Stooges. He also had a successful solo career.
He grew up in a Michigan trailer park, playing in a band called The Iguanas. The name of the band is where the nickname Iggy originated.
He is known for songs from both his time with The Stooges like "I Wanna Be Your Dog" and "Shake Appeal," as well as solo tracks like "Lust for Life" and "The Passenger."
He married Wendy Weissberg in 1968 but they got an annulment later that year. He was married to Suchi Asano from 1985 to 1999 and in 2008 he married Nina Alu. He has a son named Eric.
He and David Bowie met at Max's Kansas City and went on to collaborate on the production of Raw Power.
