Ron Asheton
Guitarist of The Stooges
Born
July 17th, 1948
77 years ago
Died
January 6th, 2009
16 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An influential guitarist and songwriter associated with the punk rock genre. Contributed significantly to the sound of The Stooges, a band formed in the late 1960s. The Stooges released iconic albums such as 'Fun House' and 'Raw Power,' which shaped the future of rock music. Also explored a career in acting, appearing in a few films and television shows. Continued to perform and record music until his passing in 2009.
Co-founded The Stooges
Wrote music for 'Fun House' and 'Raw Power'
Influential in the punk rock movement
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