Iggy and The Stooges

Iggy and The Stooges are an American rock band formed in 1972, characterized by a raw, abrasive sound that helped lay groundwork for punk rock. Their music combines garage rock grit with driving, riff-based arrangements, muscular rhythms, and Iggy Pop's snarling, confrontational vocal delivery and stage persona. The band is associated with high-energy, often chaotic performances and a stripped-down aesthetic that influenced later punk and alternative acts.