Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop: Live Performance of 'Wild One' on David Letterman

David Letterman

• In January 1986, during the height of his resurgence in popular music, Iggy Pop performed "Wild One" on "The Late Show with David Letterman." This per... Read Full Description >

  In January 1986, during the height of his resurgence in popular music, Iggy Pop performed "Wild One" on "The Late Show with David Letterman." This performance followed the release of his 1986 album "Blah Blah Blah," which marked a significant turning point in his career. Produced by David Bowie and featuring a more polished sound, the album also included collaborations with guitarist Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols. This era showcased Iggy's reinvention as a mainstream artist, moving away from his raw punk roots while still maintaining his rebellious spirit. The performance on Letterman was notable for its high energy and theatricality, capturing the essence of Iggy's dynamic stage presence. At this time, he was solidifying his status as a rock icon, making the live recording an essential part of his legacy.

Iggy Pop - Live at Ritz: Blah Blah Blah Full Concert

Ritz
New York, NY, United States

• On November 14, 1986, Iggy Pop performed live at the Ritz in New York City, showcasing his album "Blah Blah Blah," which had been released just prior ... Read Full Description >

  On November 14, 1986, Iggy Pop performed live at the Ritz in New York City, showcasing his album "Blah Blah Blah," which had been released just prior on 1986. This album marked a key moment in Iggy's career as it represented a commercial resurgence, powered by collaborations with notable figures such as David Bowie and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols. The Ritz concert featured a lineup that included Andy McCoy on guitar and Paul Garristo on drums, highlighting Pop's eclectic musical influences and the punk rock ethos he embodied. Interestingly, "Blah Blah Blah" was Iggy's first album to chart positively in the United States, with the single "Cry for Love" receiving significant airplay. This period was crucial for Iggy, as it demonstrated his ability to evolve and maintain relevance in the changing musical landscape of the late '80s while still embracing the raw energy that defined his earlier work.

Iggy Pop Performing 'China Girl' Live at Ritz, New York

Ritz
New York, NY, United States

• In 1986, Iggy Pop was in an intriguing phase of his career, having released his album "Blah-Blah-Blah" earlier that year. This studio album, produced ... Read Full Description >

  In 1986, Iggy Pop was in an intriguing phase of his career, having released his album "Blah-Blah-Blah" earlier that year. This studio album, produced by David Bowie and featuring a more polished sound, was a significant shift from his punk roots, aiming to appeal to a broader audience. The live recording of “China Girl” on November 14, 1986, at the Ritz in New York captures Iggy during this transitional period, where he was blending his raw energy with the glitzy new wave sounds. Notably, "China Girl" was co-written with Bowie, highlighting their ongoing collaborative relationship that shaped Iggy's musical direction. The Ritz performance exemplifies Iggy's dynamic stage presence and continues to showcase his influence as a rock icon, setting the stage for his later works and resurgence in the 1990s.