ALICE COOPER Writes Foreword To 'The Stooges: The Authorized And Illustrated Story Book'

October 13, 2009

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has written the foreword to "The Stooges: The Authorized and Illustrated Story" (Abrams Books, October 1),the first-ever authorized book about THE STOOGES, including iconic photographs, classic interviews, and vintage articles and ephemera dating from the band's breakout performances in Detroit in the late 1960s through their most recent shows in 2008.

Formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1967, THE STOOGES are icons of modern rock, influencing the fledgling sounds of punk, heavy metal, and hard core. From the beginning, lead singer and provocateur Iggy Pop (born James Osterberg) astounded audiences with his outrageous stage performances, accompanied by guitarist Ron Asheton, his drummer brother Scott Asheton, and bassist Dave Alexander with their raw and bracing sound. The group disbanded in 1974, but reunited in 2003 to play before a vastly expanded fan base of over 10 million devotees worldwide.
With contributions from noted music journalists Dave DiMartino, Ben Blackwell, Ivan Suvanjieff, Brian J. Bowe, and Machine Rock, as well as acclaimed photographers Joel Brodsky, Ed Caraeff, Mick Rock, and Lisa Gottlieb, "The Stooges: The Authorized and Illustrated Story" gives readers the definitive account of how these icons of rock 'n' roll redefined music, performance, and expectations, time and time again.

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