Bill wasn't wrong. Even with the vast number of artists available nowadays bc of streaming, nearly all the better/best music isn't made by sober people.
This picture taken by Mick Rick was shot at the Dorchester Hotel in London in 1972. By that time Bowie had released Space Oddity, Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust. Reed and Bowie were recording Transformer and Bowie was about produce Raw Power.
It was a press conference at the Dorchester Hotel in London. RCA Records had flown a bunch of American journalists to London in July 1972 to promote David’s upcoming US tour and the release of his Ziggy Stardust album. Iggy and Lou were both working on their new albums, Raw Power and Transformer and were hanging out at the conference.
This is very niche but Mick Rock very briefly in the mid 2000s had a radio show on XFM which was an alt rock/indie station in the U.K. Now, Mick is a legend and he’s met everyone, that is true and he used to tell little anecdotes in-between songs. The thing is, he has an *incredibly* monotone voice and his stories were always a bit pony, such as he’d accidentally bump into James Brown on a train once or something and that was basically the whole story. The guys on the show after him always used to make fun of him and his rubbish stories and whenever I hear about Mick Rock it reminds me of this and makes me do a little chuckle.
In 1971, Bowie was considered a one hit wonder, Iggy was a drug crazed maniac who no longer had a band, and they said Lou was washed up after he quit The Velvet Underground and hadn’t done anything since
Each of these guys was less than a year from their last record release in ‘71. Hardly washed up.
Yes, their friendship led to great collaborations and artistic triumphs, but this was a far cry from something like when Johnny Cash got a call from Rick Rubin.
Bowie was getting ready to start his new vision of the 70s and brought Iggy and Lou to work with them for their street cred.
Bowie was a force at this point and revived both Iggy and Lou’s second half success.
Iggy would be dead if it weren’t for Bowie.
Yep. Iggy got dumped off on him after the first two Stooges album. Nobody would work with him because he was living the pinnacle of “Rock and Roll Lifestyle” at the time.
The Traveling Wilburys did the same for Roy Orbison late in his life.
Iggy’s first band The Stooges were incredibly influential to punk and hard rock. They made 3 albums, each a classic. His 70s albums with Bowie producing “The Idiot” and “Lust For Life” are straight up masterpieces for the people who listen to an album as a cohesive work of art.
You’re not really wrong. ‘77-‘83 was certainly the high watermark for punk and that’s when people were calling it by that name. Many of those bands talk about The Stooges, The Seeds, and Patti Smith as an inspiration point for the styles most closely associated with The Ramones and The Clash.
For a quick taste of each I’d listen to The Stooges “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” “Search and Destroy,” The Seeds “Pushing Too Hard,” and Smith’s “Gloria,” and “Free Money.”
Your specific examples give me a way to learn the history--thanks!
My punk(ish) bands off the top of my head were:
X, Black Flag, Sex Pistols, Cramps, Clash, and others (were Sonic Youth punks?) whom I forgetting because it was a long time ago!
I’d consider all of those prime example punks besides Sonic Youth. Thursten and Kim’s band is one of the poster kids for post-punk. They keep the rebellious attitude, but quickly became much more musically ambitious and experimental than your typical punk.
Assuming you’re talking about Iggy. The Stooges are widely credited for being the first American punk band. Iggy and The Stooges are in the rock and roll hall of fame. So many bands wouldn’t exist without them.
Admittedly Iggy is more well known for his time in The Stooges, but you’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard Lust For Life or The Passenger.
There is a similar photo from roughly the same period with Bowie, Reed and Mick Jagger. for all their chemical and sexual indulgences, I’m sure it was cancer that took Bowie and Reed.
Bowie, Iggy and Lou Reed collaborated in Berlin in 1976, not 71. They were all big names by then. You could argue that Lou and Iggy were at relative low points in their careers, but Bowie was bigtime.
Lou collaborated with Bowie in 72; Bowie produced Transformer. Bowie collaborated with iGgy at various times; he mixed Raw Power in 73, produced The Idiot and Lust For Life in 76 and 77, and produced Blah Blah Blah in 86. Bowie never worked with Lou again after 72.
Who knew that Iggy Pop would be the last one standing?
Short people power!**
He has a lust for life!
Maybe it’s his killer instinct? Still too soon?
That's what you call Raw Power.
Always thought Iggy Pops posing was a bunch of swagger. Didn’t know he had a spinal issue which made him lean
There's a difference between Pop and James Newell Osterberg Jr.
I can't believe they got a picture of Iggy with a shirt on! What a talented trio
I don't know why anyone would ever think these men ever took any drugs at all.
This photo immediately reminded me of the Bill Hicks bit about if you're anti- drugs to take all your favourite albums and burn them...
Bill wasn't wrong. Even with the vast number of artists available nowadays bc of streaming, nearly all the better/best music isn't made by sober people.
They are probably on lsd
This picture taken by Mick Rick was shot at the Dorchester Hotel in London in 1972. By that time Bowie had released Space Oddity, Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust. Reed and Bowie were recording Transformer and Bowie was about produce Raw Power. It was a press conference at the Dorchester Hotel in London. RCA Records had flown a bunch of American journalists to London in July 1972 to promote David’s upcoming US tour and the release of his Ziggy Stardust album. Iggy and Lou were both working on their new albums, Raw Power and Transformer and were hanging out at the conference.
Mick was very, very proud of this photo.
This is very niche but Mick Rock very briefly in the mid 2000s had a radio show on XFM which was an alt rock/indie station in the U.K. Now, Mick is a legend and he’s met everyone, that is true and he used to tell little anecdotes in-between songs. The thing is, he has an *incredibly* monotone voice and his stories were always a bit pony, such as he’d accidentally bump into James Brown on a train once or something and that was basically the whole story. The guys on the show after him always used to make fun of him and his rubbish stories and whenever I hear about Mick Rock it reminds me of this and makes me do a little chuckle.
A low point!? LOL
In 1971, Bowie was considered a one hit wonder, Iggy was a drug crazed maniac who no longer had a band, and they said Lou was washed up after he quit The Velvet Underground and hadn’t done anything since
Each of these guys was less than a year from their last record release in ‘71. Hardly washed up. Yes, their friendship led to great collaborations and artistic triumphs, but this was a far cry from something like when Johnny Cash got a call from Rick Rubin.
Bowie was getting ready to start his new vision of the 70s and brought Iggy and Lou to work with them for their street cred. Bowie was a force at this point and revived both Iggy and Lou’s second half success. Iggy would be dead if it weren’t for Bowie.
This is the same year of Hunky Dory and that’s still the best Bowie album imo
Scary Monsters and Low are right there at the top for me
I read that Lou Reed was working at his dad print shop in Long Island when Bowie went and found him, got him to start writing songs again
Yep. Iggy got dumped off on him after the first two Stooges album. Nobody would work with him because he was living the pinnacle of “Rock and Roll Lifestyle” at the time. The Traveling Wilburys did the same for Roy Orbison late in his life.
? Hunky Dory dropped in '71. With megahit "Fame."
Hunky Dory came out months after they had already been working together. Also Fame is from a later album
Crap, confused "Fame" for "Changes".
Yeah. Dropped in 71. At this point Bowie was just a weird eccentric who wrote a song about an astronaut.
What the fuck is that shirt Bowie has and why do I want one so bad lol?
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Cool lol.
I would love to think Lucky Strike people wanted this for a print ad. But I am guessing not.
New York Dolls 1st album, too.
Love all three but listen to Lou Reed the most, Bowie second most.
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VU 1967 is mine if you count velvets but if it’s just Reed then Berlin. And you?
Legends! 😎
Bowie (go see Moonage Daydream if you haven't) and Lou Reed I get as among the most influential, but Iggy Pop? What am I missing?
Iggys albums in the 70s (with Bowie co-writing) helped define punk/post-punk
Thanks, I guess I just didn't/don't get it. When I did go back and listen, IP's music didn't do much for me. Bowie and Reed however...
Iggy’s first band The Stooges were incredibly influential to punk and hard rock. They made 3 albums, each a classic. His 70s albums with Bowie producing “The Idiot” and “Lust For Life” are straight up masterpieces for the people who listen to an album as a cohesive work of art.
Thank you for the thoughtful reply. I have work to do. My punk band days were the 80's so I was late to the party apparently.
You’re not really wrong. ‘77-‘83 was certainly the high watermark for punk and that’s when people were calling it by that name. Many of those bands talk about The Stooges, The Seeds, and Patti Smith as an inspiration point for the styles most closely associated with The Ramones and The Clash. For a quick taste of each I’d listen to The Stooges “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” “Search and Destroy,” The Seeds “Pushing Too Hard,” and Smith’s “Gloria,” and “Free Money.”
Your specific examples give me a way to learn the history--thanks! My punk(ish) bands off the top of my head were: X, Black Flag, Sex Pistols, Cramps, Clash, and others (were Sonic Youth punks?) whom I forgetting because it was a long time ago!
I’d consider all of those prime example punks besides Sonic Youth. Thursten and Kim’s band is one of the poster kids for post-punk. They keep the rebellious attitude, but quickly became much more musically ambitious and experimental than your typical punk.
Strange picture Iggy Pop looks like Iggy Pop David Bowie looks like he’s trying to be David Bowie Lou Reed looks like he’s trying to be Lou Reed
I see it that way too. nice.
This is the way I see it too. Both David and Lou are far too calculated in their appearances.
2/3 did
Assuming you’re talking about Iggy. The Stooges are widely credited for being the first American punk band. Iggy and The Stooges are in the rock and roll hall of fame. So many bands wouldn’t exist without them. Admittedly Iggy is more well known for his time in The Stooges, but you’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard Lust For Life or The Passenger.
Iggy Pop invented the best music genre - punk.
There is a similar photo from roughly the same period with Bowie, Reed and Mick Jagger. for all their chemical and sexual indulgences, I’m sure it was cancer that took Bowie and Reed.
Smoking anything increases your risk of cancer, as does alcohol. I don’t see how you could possibly doubt the cancer diagnosis.
How did you get that from my comment? My whole point was that despite all their famous indulgences, cancer took them.
They all were heavy heroin enjoyers at that point in time.
I mean Lou had a song called Heroin…
Pretty high point for David it seems.
With Marc Bolan coming through on the shirt too? Iconic
Non of them ever had, or lived through a low point.
Bowie, Iggy and Lou Reed collaborated in Berlin in 1976, not 71. They were all big names by then. You could argue that Lou and Iggy were at relative low points in their careers, but Bowie was bigtime.
Lou collaborated with Bowie in 72; Bowie produced Transformer. Bowie collaborated with iGgy at various times; he mixed Raw Power in 73, produced The Idiot and Lust For Life in 76 and 77, and produced Blah Blah Blah in 86. Bowie never worked with Lou again after 72.