Rock Icon, 78, Hauled Off Stage in Jaw-Dropping Concert Farewell
Rock Icon, 78, Hauled Off Stage in Jaw-Dropping Concert Farewell originally appeared on Parade.
Rock music icon was hauled off stage in a coffin during a jaw-dropping concert farewell fans declared "unforgettable."
On Saturday, May 31, the "Godfather of Punk," 78—who performed shirtless, by the way—wrapped up a show in Manchester, England, by literally climbing into a casket and then being wheeled off stage.
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After singing his final song, Iggy, whose real name is James Osterberg Jr., made a bold statement by stepping into the coffin while wearing only black pants and shoes at the O2 Victoria Warehouse.
Fans took to social media to post photos and clips from the "Candy" rocker's dramatic exit, sharing their reactions in the process.
One X user uploaded two snaps of Iggy being carted off.
Meanwhile, a TikTok fan posted a video from the show writing, "The coffin exit 💀 (also no way I held his hand?!)."
In the comments of a different TikTok clip, more Iggy Pop fans reacted to the coffin moment.
One declared, "That's one unforgettable farewell! Iggy Pop always knows how to make a statement."
Another fan agreed, sharing, "What a wild and unforgettable way to end a concert! Only Iggy Pop could pull something like this off."
Meanwhile, yet another TikTok user admitted, "I'd expect nothing less of Iggy Pop."
Iggy's next concert date will be on Tuesday, June 3 at the O2 Academy Glasgow in London.
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Rock Icon, 78, Hauled Off Stage in Jaw-Dropping Concert Farewell first appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025
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