The king of rock n roll!
by shk on 3/27/25The Salt Shed Indoors (Shed) - ChicagoRating: 5 out of 5Elvis schmelvis. Iggy is the true KING OF ROCK N ROLL!
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IGGY POP IN CONCERT:
Thereís a reason they call Iggy Pop the Godfather of Punk -- he was one of the first to tap into the raw power of rock and combine it with snarling attitude to create a new genre of music. Whether heís swinging the microphone over his head, running around the stage, or contorting his body into a provocative pose, fans canít take their eyes off the uninhibited frontman anytime he performs. Pop oozes rock and roll swagger as he screams into the microphone on ìI Wanna Be Your Dogî, but he's just as compelling when he shifts moods for the cool sexiness of ìNight Clubbingî or the gleeful abandon of ìReal Wild Childî. Now Pop is back on the road with special guests Josh Homme, Dean Fertita, and Matt Helders to bring the Post Pop Depression tour to fans across North America. When an icon like Iggy Pop teams up with some of alternative rockís best musicians, fans can count on explosive performances theyíll definitely want to see go off.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
James Osterberg, Jr. grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, where his parents gave him unlimited freedom to explore his creative whims. After playing in various bands (including The Iguanas, which inspired him to change his name to Iggy Pop), he started the hard-driving rock band The Stooges with three of his high school friends. At the Stooges early shows, Iggyís stage antics became the stuff of punk rock myth, ranging from self-mutilation to bizarre surprises like smearing peanut butter all over his body. The three albums the band released -- a self-titled debut (1969), Fun House (1970), and Raw Power (1973) -- are some of the most important precursors to the punk rock movement. But in 1974 the band called it quits due to financial issues and Popís increasingly debilitating drug dependency. Fortunately, he made fast friends with David Bowie, who employed Pop (one of his biggest musical influences) as a backup singer. The two moved to Berlin in 1977 to get clean together and record Iggyís solo debut, The Idiot. Popís fortunes finally changed for good in 1983 when Bowieís version of ìLittle China Girlî (which he co-wrote) became a huge hit for the British rocker. The influx of cash helped support Iggy while he went into rehab, and in 1986 he re-emerged with his first chart hit ìReal Wild Childî. Pop reunited with The Stooges in 2004, playing shows to packed houses and finally enjoying the fruits of the punk rock movement that he had helped inspire. Despite his winding road to success, Iggy Pop is now regarded as one of rock's most influential musicians, both for his boundary-pushing live performances and his flair for reinvention in the studio. In 2016 Pop joined forces with Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) for the album Post Pop Depression, which the pair will support with a highly anticipated tour.
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Elvis schmelvis. Iggy is the true KING OF ROCK N ROLL!
It was my first time at The Salt Shed and my umpteenth time seeing Iggy Pop live. The venue was amazing, dare I say awesome! I was up in the 3rd floor balcony and I could see and hear everything. Iggy was as dynamic as ever, even in his 80s. Being backed by a full orchestra leant a depth that no garage rocker could ever imagine.
Iggy pop is a never miss show. Wish this place had more seats.
I bought tickets to this show for two reasons: It's Iggy, and it was at the Salt Shed, which is one great venue. On both fronts, this show delivered and then some. Iggy, just a month shy of his 78th, packs a wallop. While he doesn't move around like the Tasmanian Devil like he did four or five decades ago, he's still at the top of the punk rock pantheon in my book. Backed by a tight, loud band, which included a horn section, he blazed through what was essentially a greatest hits review. I've seen Iggy over the past 45, or so, years in a broad variety of settings, ranging from clubs to Riot Fest, and this show was on par with the best of them. The Salt Shed came through in terms of great sound and sight lines. I was taken by the fact that the it was the loudest show I've seen at the Shed to date, but the sound was crystal clear. As a bonus, the opening act, Verboten, was a great amuse bouche for the entree, Iggy. I was aware of their back story, serving as inspiration to a very young Dave Grohl who saw them at the Cubby Bear more than 40 years ago. I am pleased to say that I understand what Grohl appreciated in them. I'd love to catch them again. Overall, if this turns out to be the last shot I get at seeing Iggy, this was a great way to go with a bang. Thanks Iggy.
We had a great time. Iggy had lots of energy and sounded great!
Legendary artist at my favorite venue. This show was off the chain. The Salt Shed has the best sound of any place I've been, and I'm thankful to have seen Iggy Pop there. True bucket list show - and you'd better seen him soon as he's got a birthday coming up. Happy early 78th to the street walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm.
Even at 77 years of age, Iggy Pop is still the King of Punk!! His energy and voice are still on 🔥! If you have a chance to see him, don't hesitate! 🤘🤘
Iggy was awesome as usual!! And The Salt Shed is by far the best concert venue in Chicago now!!!!
Excellent show. Iggy and the band were in top form. Iggy at 77 has more life and attitude in him than most of my friends in their 30s.
In my opinion, it was a fabulous show! Iggy still kicking ass with a great back up band of great players! Not bored at all!