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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Shirtless Iggy Pop, 78, wheeled off the stage in a coffin during shocking farewell concert
Iggy Pop has left the building. The rock legend, 78, ended his farewell concert in Manchester, England on Saturday by climbing into a coffin and being wheeled off the stage. Iggy performed shirtless at the O2 Victoria Warehouse. After singing his final song, he got into the casket while wearing black pants and shoes. 9 Iggy Pop performs at Alexandra Palace in London on May 28. Samir Hussein/WireImage 9 Iggy Pop gets into a coffin during his concert in Manchester. IggyPop/X The musician shared a clip of the shocking moment on his Instagram, writing, 'LONDON We know how it started and this is how it ended. Would love to see some splendid and witty captions for this one!' While sharing the video on X (formerly Twitter), Iggy wrote, 'London was a hoot! How you exit is equally important to how you enter.' 9 Iggy Pop leaves the stage in a casket. IggyPop/X In the comments of a TikTok clip, fans reacted to Iggy's dramatic exit from the stage. 'I'd expect nothing less of Iggy Pop,' one fan wrote. 'What a legend, he's one of the last ones left,' another fan said. 'That's one unforgettable farewell! Iggy Pop always knows how to make a statement,' someone else wrote. A fourth fan commented, 'What a wild and unforgettable way to end a concert! Only Iggy Pop could pull something like this off.' 9 Iggy Pop performs in Manchester, England on May 31. Andy Von Pip/SOPA Images/Shutterstock 9 Iggy Pop singing on stage at The Victoria Warehouse in Manchester. Andy Von Pip/SOPA Images/Shutterstock 9 Iggy Pop performs for fans at his farewell concert in London Getty Images Iggy (whose real name is James Newell Osterberg Jr.) is on his Lust For Life Tour. His next show is in Glasgow on Wednesday. Last month, Iggy was asked if he's considering retirement as he approaches 60 years in the music industry. 9 Iggy Pop performs in the United Kingdom in 1977. Redferns 'The central job has a lot to do with beating on things, strumming things, waving your arms about, and opening your mouth to yell or talk or sing a melody. And I enjoy those things,' he told Rolling Stone. 9 Iggy Pop in Cannes, France in May 2024. Getty Images for Magnum 'I think there are days where I think, 'Oh, I'd like to be by the sea with my feet up,' of which I do at least a few times every year, but to actually shut down the part of you that needs to compete, that needs to move forward and just imagine that you're going to enjoy [that]? I don't think so,' he continued. 'I don't think that works.' 9 Iggy Pop performs at Alexandra Palace in England on May 28. Getty Images The 'Godfather of Punk' added: 'Sometimes I think, well, maybe I could be one of these guys that just takes lots of mega vitamins and does push-ups when he's 92 or something, to see how long I could live, but I don't think I could do that either. So I'm just somebody who's lucky that I found something to do when I was a pre-teen and I can still do it.' Iggy rose to fame as a member of the Stooges in the 1960s. As a solo artist, he's released 19 studio albums since 1977. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Rock icon's bizarre on-stage farewell
A rock icon left fans stunned after making his stage exit in a coffin. The huge black casket was wheeled out in front of the crowds at London's Alexandra Palace as the show wrapped. Yet gig-goers at American vocalist Iggy Pop's Lust For Life concert were then gobsmacked to see the 78 year old topless inside. He was then wheeled off to a host of cheers. The Michigan-born star, a former member of punk band the Stooges, posted the dramatic clip to his page on X with the caption: 'London was a hoot! How you exit is equally important to how you enter.' One fan was quick to comment: 'Only Iggy … may he long reign.' A second posted: 'Fantastic! You are Master!' as a third gushed: 'Always that smile…mischievous charmer.' One then put: 'F**kin love you Iggy!!' The wild man of rock, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010, played the venue on May 28. He kicked off the gig with Stooges track TV Eye and rattled through 20 tracks. He wrapped with tune Funtime after a cover version of The Dee Jays track Real Wild Child. Iggy previously revealed the way he relaxes off-stage - and it has nothing to do with a coffin. Last year, he opened up about the two things that gave him pleasure during his rock prime - Baths and rubber ducks. He said: 'I like baths, sometimes with a rubber duck and bubbles – yeah definitely bubbles.' The punk icon made the revelation at a listening party at Cannes Film Festival, hosted by Magnum, adding: 'Sometimes I get really upset if it's getting late in the day and I think to myself that I haven't done anything I really like.' 'And music is what gives me pleasure you know, well music and the sea.' 'That's my default setting, so I'm always putting my pleasure first – I can get really desperate to seek pleasure – and when that happens usually it means someone takes me to the beach.' 'Chill for me is about 95 per cent of life, I'm chill all the time.' Iggy went on to confirm the two main elements he now needs to make him feel euphoric – love and privacy – adding: 'If I get both of those in one day, then it's WOW.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Huge rock icon leaves fans stunned after making VERY bizarre exit from stage in a coffin after London show
A huge rock icon left his fans stunned after making a very bizarre exit from the stage at a gig this weekend. Iggy Pop, 78, made his exit from the stage in a coffin in front of the crowds at London's Alexandra Palace after a show. Those in the audience at the American singer's Lust For Life showcase were even more shocked when he appeared shirtless in the coffin. He was then wheeled off as the crowd cheered and later shared the clip to his X account. The star penned in the caption: 'London was a hoot! How you exit is equally important to how you enter.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Iggy, whose real name is James Osterberg Jr, has been going shirtless for most of his recent UK shows. Known for his unpredictable stage antics, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 as a member of rock band The Stooges. Iggy appeared to be in good spirits - a far cry from a previous gig - which saw the singer swear at his audience. The foul-mouthed exchange took place in Venoge Festival in Penthaz, Switzerland back in 2023. As the spotlight lit up the stage, Iggy could be seen lifting his middle fingers on each hand to the audience. In 2020, Iggy received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys for his impressive career, which spans decades. However, he previously revealed how he was reluctant to accept the honour at first and said he 'hated' the Recording Academy as they tried to make contact with him. Speaking to music outlet Classic Rock, he explained: 'The Grammys kept wanting to talk to me on the phone. 'I kept telling my manager, "I don't want to talk to them. I hate those people. They want me to be an exhibit in their museum or something.''' He continued: 'Then when I finally spoke to the lady from the Grammys a couple of months later she said: "We're giving you the Lifetime Achievement. Without you, there's no Lil Nas X and there's no Billie Eilish." 'According to her, "You're a direct link to the artists that are at the top of our awards list this year." So that's what one person had to say, and I'll take that for what it's worth.' While Pop had previously been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Stooges in 2010, he said the Grammys were 'a tougher can of tuna to pry open.' He added, 'I suppose I kind of feel as if the Academy and I met halfway, something like that. It's sort of like a problem has been eliminated, put it that way … these things have been happening in my career for the last 10 years or so. At first it was almost grim. 'Like, "Okay, I got there, I got that. It doesn't make Raw Power any better or any worse." But after a while I came to appreciate that every person has a point of view. It took me a long time to appreciate that a lot of people have points of view that are nothing like mine whatsoever, but I need to respect them. Whereas when I was 25, it was like, "Agree with me or death."'
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock icon's bizarre farewell to UK concert as he's hauled off in COFFIN
A ROCK icon left fans stunned after making his stage exit in a coffin. The huge black casket was wheeled out in front of the crowds at London 's Alexandra Palace as the show wrapped. 6 6 6 Yet gig-goers at American vocalist Iggy Pop's Lust For Life showcase were then gobsmacked to see the 78 year old topless inside. He was then wheeled off to a host of cheers. The Michigan-born star, a former member of punk band the Stooges, posted the dramatic clip to his page on X with the caption: "London was a hoot! How you exit is equally important to how you enter." One fan was quick to comment: "Only Iggy … may he long reign." A second posted: "Fantastic! You are Master!" as a third gushed: "Always that smile…mischievous charmer." One then put: "F**kin love you Iggy!!" The wild man of rock, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010, played the venue on May 28. He kicked off the gig with Stooges track TV Eye and rattled through 20 tracks. He wrapped with tune Funtime after a cover version of The Dee Jays track Real Wild Child. OFF STAGE Iggy previously revealed the way he relaxes off-stage - and it has nothing to do with a coffin. Music video for Iggy Pop's hit song Passenger Last year, he opened up about the two things that gave him pleasure during his rock prime - Baths and rubber ducks. He said: 'I like baths, sometimes with a rubber duck and bubbles – yeah definitely bubbles.' The punk icon made the revelation at a listening party at Cannes Film Festival, hosted by Magnum, adding: 'Sometimes I get really upset if it's getting late in the day and I think to myself that I haven't done anything I really like. 'And music is what gives me pleasure you know, well music and the sea. 'That's my default setting, so I'm always putting my pleasure first – I can get really desperate to seek pleasure – and when that happens usually it means someone takes me to the beach. 'Chill for me is about 95 per cent of life, I'm chill all the time.' Iggy went on to confirm the two main elements he now needs to make him feel euphoric – love and privacy – adding: 'If I get both of those in one day, then it's WOW.' 6 6 6
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iggy Pop, 78, goes shirtless for London gig as The Passenger singer belts out hit tracks to a packed crowd in tribute of his long-lasting career
Iggy Pop went shirtless for his London gig as the hit American singer performed his classic hits to a packed crowd. The vocalist, 78, is no stranger to stripping off during his shows and he did exactly that at Alexandra Palace on Wednesday night. Iggy, whose real name is James Osterberg Jr, performed at the iconic venue in a tribute to his long-lasting music career. During the set, he was snapped with his bare chest out, opting to wear just black chinos with a black belt. The hitmaker's impressive slim figure was on show for all to see as he animatedly dominated the stage with a band supporting him from behind. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. His minimal look was completed with a pair of black boots as Iggy's distinctive blond hair flowed straight to his shoulders. Fans were treated to hit songs such as The Passenger and Lust for Life during the show, as well as new material from his latest album Every Loser. Joe & The S**boys, who are self-described 'bisexual vegans', supported Iggy and opened the show, with punk duo Bob Vylan also performing. Iggy appeared to be in good spirits - a far cry from a previous gig - which saw the singer swear at his audience. The foul-mouthed exchange took place in Venoge Festival in Penthaz, Switzerland back in 2023. As the spotlight lit up the stage, Iggy could be seen lifting his middle fingers on each hand to the audience. In 2020, Iggy received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys for his impressive career, which spans decades. However, he previously revealed how he was reluctant to accept the honour at first and said he 'hated' the Recording Academy as they tried to make contact with him. Fans were treated to hit songs such as The Passenger and Lust for Life during the show, as well as new material from his latest album Every Loser. Speaking to music outlet Classic Rock, he explained: 'The Grammys kept wanting to talk to me on the phone. 'I kept telling my manager, "I don't want to talk to them. I hate those people. They want me to be an exhibit in their museum or something.''' He continued: 'Then when I finally spoke to the lady from the Grammys a couple of months later she said: "We're giving you the Lifetime Achievement. Without you, there's no Lil Nas X and there's no Billie Eilish." 'According to her, "You're a direct link to the artists that are at the top of our awards list this year." So that's what one person had to say, and I'll take that for what it's worth.' While Pop had previously been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Stooges in 2010, he said the Grammys were 'a tougher can of tuna to pry open.' He added, 'I suppose I kind of feel as if the Academy and I met halfway, something like that. It's sort of like a problem has been eliminated, put it that way … these things have been happening in my career for the last 10 years or so. At first it was almost grim. 'Like, "Okay, I got there, I got that. It doesn't make Raw Power any better or any worse." But after a while I came to appreciate that every person has a point of view. It took me a long time to appreciate that a lot of people have points of view that are nothing like mine whatsoever, but I need to respect them. Whereas when I was 25, it was like, "Agree with me or death."'
