Take the ultimate Iggy Pop quiz — test your knowledge of the punk rock legend's career, iconic moments, albums and wild performances. How well do you know Iggy?
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The Stooges' raw 1969 single 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' helped lay the blueprint for punk rock long before the genre existed.
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Q:What is Iggy Pop's real name?
A:James Newell Osterberg Jr.
Born James Newell Osterberg Jr., he adopted Iggy Pop as his stage name early in his career to craft a distinctive punk persona.
Q:When did Iggy Pop achieve solo career breakthrough?
A:1977 with The Idiot and Lust for Life.
His 1977 albums, co-created with David Bowie, marked a commercial and critical resurgence, establishing him as a solo artist beyond The Stooges.
Iggy Pop continued releasing new music into his 70s and 80s, collaborating with modern producers and maintaining a reputation for energetic performances.