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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 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. Next: Rock Icon, 78, Hauled Off Stage in Jaw-Dropping Concert Farewell first appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
01-06-2025
- 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."'
