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Iggy Pop Talks About His Trailer Trash Childhood, Meeting David Bowie | Letterman

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Iggy remembers his unusual upbringing, why he likes to hurt himself in concert and working with David Bowie. (Air date: 12/8/82)

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20 Comments

@randyperdew2460 4 years ago

Saw Iggy back in 2017. He was 70 years old, shirtless and still tossed himself into the crowd below.

@lowe-quay-shush 4 years ago (edited)

He's articulate because he had supportive parents. Dad was a High School English Teacher. Parents moved out of the Master Bedroom because it was the only place big enough to practice his Drum Set.

@staceymarie6895 1 year ago

Iggy Pop to this day is a humanitarian and philanthropist. He lives minimally and puts kids through college.

@markmadonna4099 3 years ago

@8:00 “Oh, it wasn’t fun anymore.“
God bless Iggy’s poise, self-awareness, and dedication to his artistic vision.

@missmoneypennie65 4 years ago

Iggy & Bowie - Absolute Legends.
Genuine, down to earth, inspirational people, on and off stage.

@mojopin70 4 years ago

"Once I hit junior high in Ann Arbor, I began going to school with the son of the president of Ford Motor Company, with kids of wealth and distinction. But I had a wealth that beat them all. I had the tremendous investment my parents made in me. I got a lot of care. They helped me explore anything I was interested in. This culminated in their evacuation from the master bedroom in the trailer, because that was the only room big enough for my drum kit. They gave me their bedroom " - Iggy Pop

@christthisisdifficul 4 years ago

Iggy seems so sincere and approachable. Charming smile and warm eyes.

@ishtiaksikder8011 4 years ago

“If the beat’s right and its a good riff, nothing hurts”

I love him so much for saying that.

@kangaroojack6460 1 year ago (edited)

Iggy is from what i have heard... is like a really nice guy that uses his money to benefit others...

@alexj9056 2 years ago

This man is a national treasure

@005Amergin 4 years ago

Iggy is very smart.. he almost looked like he was bracing himself for a series of stupid questions and even occasionally looking at the audience wondering at the randomness of their laughter.
He was very creative and processes art in a very unique way. Definitely ahead of his time definitely ahead of his time..
It's no wonder him and David Bowie got along so well!

@sergiolobato1798 4 years ago

I love Iggys boyish charm. He comes across as rather shy and humble.

@GamblesRambleHome 4 years ago

Iggy has always looked cool and transcended trends. Like, he could wear this outfit today and STILL look cool and relevant. What a true rock and roller.

@PK-ct1bm 2 years ago (edited)

"At least it helped being different" made my day. What an intelligent, nice and temperate person. A true artist.

@BillLowenburg 3 years ago

I’ve watched every interview I can find with Iggy and he’s the nicest, most forthright and decent person when it comes to trying to fulfill an interviewer’s questions.

@SaintMartins 4 years ago

Reed, Pop & Bowie are the 3 wisemen or godfathers of Underground / Alternative & Punk Rock music. Every band of these genres that came after them owes their career to these pioneers.