James Williamson
Guitarist, songwriter, and producer
Born
October 29th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An influential guitarist and songwriter emerged in the 1970s. Played with the band Iggy and The Stooges, contributing significantly to their sound. Instrumental in the creation of the album 'Raw Power', which is often regarded as a cornerstone of punk rock music. Later pursued a career in producing and continued to influence the music scene through various collaborations and projects.
Played guitar on 'Raw Power' by The Stooges
Contributed to punk rock music development
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