The Stooges

The Stooges are an American rock band formed in 1967, originally fronted by Iggy Pop. They are known for a raw, stripped-down sound that fused garage rock, hard rock, and blues with aggressive, minimalist song structures and confrontational vocals. Their music and stage performances emphasized primal energy, loud guitars, repetitive riffs, and a loose, improvisational feel, and they are often cited as an early influence on the development of proto-punk and punk rock.