Iggy Pop
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Iggy Pop
Summary
Iggy Pop is a human[1]. Born in Muskegon[2], he… he was born on April 21, 1947[3]. He worked as a singer[4], actor[5], guitarist[6], songwriter[7], and recording artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,357 views/month, #2,447 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Iggy Pop's place of birth was Muskegon[2].
- Iggy Pop was born on April 21, 1947[3].
- Iggy Pop was married to Nina Alu[10].
- A child of Iggy Pop was Eric Benson[11].
- Iggy Pop held citizenship in United States[12].
- English was Iggy Pop's native language[13].
- Iggy Pop worked as a singer[4].
- Iggy Pop worked as an actor[5].
- Iggy Pop's professions included guitarist[6].
- Iggy Pop worked as a songwriter[7].
- Iggy Pop worked as a recording artist[8].
- Iggy Pop worked as a rock musician[14].
- Iggy Pop's education included a stint at University of Michigan[15].
- Iggy Pop's education included a stint at Pioneer High School[16].
- Iggy Pop received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17].
- Iggy Pop received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18].
- Iggy Pop received the Officer of Arts and Letters[19].
- Iggy Pop received the Polar Music Prize[20].
- Iggy Pop was a member of The Stooges[21].
- Iggy Pop was a member of The Trolls[22].
- Iggy Pop was a member of The Prime Movers[23].
- Iggy Pop is recorded as male[24].
- Iggy Pop's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Iggy Pop's genre is rock music[26].
- Iggy Pop's genre is hard rock[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1947-04-21[30]
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Genre(s): classic rock, garage rock, hard rock, proto-punk, punk, punk rock, rock[31]
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Community tags: classic rock, garage rock, hard rock, proto-punk, punk, punk rock, rock[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: f37b3f31-b1f8-4b88-8cb5-b34f709b17d7[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in Muskegon[2], Iggy Pop… he was born on April 21, 1947[3]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at University of Michigan[15], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1817[36], headquartered in Ann Arbor[37] and Pioneer High School[16], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1856[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], actor[5], guitarist[6], songwriter[7], recording artist[8], and rock musician[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Officer of Arts and Letters[19], a grade of an order[45], in France[46]; and Polar Music Prize[20], a music award[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1989[49].
Personal Life
Among Iggy Pop's spouses was Nina Alu[10]. A child of him was Eric Benson[11].
Why It Matters
Iggy Pop ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,357 views/month, #2,447 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by The Wannadies[52], a rock band[53], founded in 1998[54].
FAQs
Where was Iggy Pop born?
Iggy Pop's place of birth was Muskegon[2].
Who was Iggy Pop married to?
Iggy Pop's spouses include Nina Alu[10].
What did Iggy Pop do for work?
Iggy Pop worked as singer[4], actor[5], guitarist[6], songwriter[7], and recording artist[8].
Where did Iggy Pop go to school?
Iggy Pop was educated at University of Michigan[15] and Pioneer High School[16].
What awards did Iggy Pop receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[17], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18], Officer of Arts and Letters[19], and Polar Music Prize[20].
Who did Iggy Pop influence?
Iggy Pop has been cited as an influence by The Wannadies[52].