Scott Asheton

Biography

Scott Randolph Asheton was an American musician born on August 16, 1949, in Washington, D.C., and later moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan. He co-founded the Stooges with his brother Ron Asheton, Iggy Pop, and Dave Alexander in 1967, creating a primitive sound that influenced many punk bands. After the Stooges disbanded, Asheton played drums with various artists, including Iggy Pop's reunions and Sonic's Rendezvous Band, as well as recording extensively with Sonny Vincent.