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No other band in rock'n'roll history has rivaled The Stooges' combination of heavy primal throb, spiked psychedelia, blues-a-billy grind, complete with succinct angst-ridden lyrics, and a snarling, preening leopard of a frontman who somehow embodies Nijinsky, Bruce Lee, Harpo Marx, and Arthur Rimbaud all rolled into one. There is no precedent for The Stooges, while those inspired by them are now legion. The film will present the context of their emergence musically, culturally, politically, historically, and relate their adventures and misadventures while charting their inspirations and the reasons behind their initial commercial challenges, as well as their long-lasting legacy.

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  • Gimme Danger Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
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By Abishai John
Gimme Danger (2016)

I remember the first time I heard an Iggy Pop song. It was during the opening sequence of Trainspotting. I didn't know the name of the song or who was playing in the background of Renton's opening monologue, but I knew I loved it.

There was this infectious drum beat kicking in at the start and it was then supplemented by a guitar riff that just made you want to move. And then that voice. It wasn't melodious, it wasn't even especially manly - it was just infectious. I was hooked. I had to look this song up and fell in love with it - Lust for Life. Loved the name.

One thing led to another and I had to find this man and...

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