Gimme Danger

[Smackie Chan]

If you're a fan of Iggy Pop and The Stooges (probably about two of you, if that), check out Gimme Danger, the documentary released this weekend from Jim Jarmusch (Coffee and Cigarettes). It's mostly Iggy telling his and the Stooges' story, from the early years in Ann Arbor, through the band's formation and implosion, to their reformation and induction into the R&R HoF. Also features interviews from other band members, scenes of performances from the Stooges, David Bowie, and the MC5, with random clips (such as The Three Stooges) interspersed throughout to provide comic relief.

Iggy is the only living member of the original band, although the film includes several interviews with the Asheton brothers and later band members James Williamson and Mike Watt. And of course, the music plays an integral role. Iggy is loathe to assign a label or category to the type of music the Stooges played; others have called it proto-punk, but I'll leave the official designation to our resident authority on such matters.

Regardless of the label, the list of bands and artists significantly influenced by The Stooges is lengthy and notable. Gimme Danger is a well-made, entertaining, and informative flick that shouldn't be missed by anyone interested in rock history or The Stooges in particular. I give it a rating of 4.2 guitar picks on a 5-pick scale.

[Moving Sale]

Iggy is loathe to assign a label or category to the type of music the Stooges played; others have called it proto-punk, but I'll leave the official designation to our resident authority on such matters.

Typical of a pompous fuck like Iggy to not want to label his art. Proto-punk sounds fine to me, but if asked I would call it more art-rock than proto-punk.
As for the movie. Smokie gives it the thumbs up and the trailer looks go so I think I will check it out.
Tnx for the heads up.

[Mikey]

All I can say is...whew!!

I though this was going to be about Anthony Weiner.