4/21/1947 – American singer-songwriter, musician and actor James Osterberg, (Iggy Pop). Member of The Stooges and solo artist, Pop is sometimes credited with the invention of stage diving. Hits include: ‘Lust for Life’, ‘The Passenger’, ‘Real Wild Child’, and ‘I Wanna Be Your Dog’. The Stooges’ album Raw Power has proved an influence on artists such as Sex Pistols The Smiths and Nirvana.
