Scott Asheton
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Scott "Rock Action" Asheton (b. August 16, 1949 in Ann Arbor, Michigan
) is an American musician
, best known as the drummer
for the rock band
The Stooges
. Other than Iggy Pop
, Asheton is the only consistent member of the Stooges since the death of his brother, guitarist Ron Asheton
, in 2009.
before moving through several lineup changes, releasing a third LP
on Columbia Records
in 1973 and disbanding the following year.
During the Stooges' separation he was among the few ex-members to play again with Pop, occurring during a 1978 European tour. Asheton also played drums with Scott Morgan
in different bands, among which were the Scott Morgan Band, Scots Pirates, and most notably Sonic's Rendezvous Band
. He then went on to play drums touring in a late incarnation of Destroy All Monsters
, under the name Dark Carnival. He has also recorded extensively with Sonny Vincent
, playing drums on four full studio albums along with Captain Sensible
on bass as well as special guest appearances on other S.V. releases. In addition to recording with Sonny, Asheton has toured the U.S. and Europe with Sonny and Steve Baise (on bass) of the Devil Dogs.
The Stooges reformed in 2003, and have remained active ever since, releasing a fourth album
in 2007. Following the death of Ron Asheton, the group has been working with later guitarist James Williamson.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010...
) is an American musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, best known as the drummer
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
for the rock band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
The Stooges
The Stooges
The Stooges are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003...
. Other than Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
, Asheton is the only consistent member of the Stooges since the death of his brother, guitarist Ron Asheton
Ron Asheton
Ronald Frank Asheton was an American guitarist and co-songwriter with Iggy Pop for the rock band The Stooges.Asheton is ranked as number 29 on Rolling Stones list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time....
, in 2009.
Musical career
Asheton co-formed the Stooges in 1967 along with his older brother Ron, Pop, and Dave Alexander. The original incarnation released two LPs on Elektra RecordsElektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
before moving through several lineup changes, releasing a third LP
Raw Power
Raw Power is the third studio album by American rock band The Stooges. Though not initially commercially successful, Raw Power gained a cult fanbase in the years following its release and, like its predecessor , is generally considered an influential forerunner of punk rock.-Recording history:After...
on Columbia Records
Columbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
in 1973 and disbanding the following year.
During the Stooges' separation he was among the few ex-members to play again with Pop, occurring during a 1978 European tour. Asheton also played drums with Scott Morgan
Scott Morgan
Scott Morgan is an American rock & roll and soul musician, most known for his work with the Sonic's Rendezvous Band, the Rationals, The Solution as well as his solowork.-The Rationals:Morgan's first band was The Rationals...
in different bands, among which were the Scott Morgan Band, Scots Pirates, and most notably Sonic's Rendezvous Band
Sonic's Rendezvous Band
Sonic's Rendezvous Band was a rock and roll band from Ann Arbor, Michigan in the 1970s, featuring veterans of the 1960s Detroit rock scene.- Background :Sonic's Rendezvous Band came from the ashes of four Michigan rock bands:...
. He then went on to play drums touring in a late incarnation of Destroy All Monsters
Destroy All Monsters (band)
Destroy All Monsters were an influential Detroit band existing from 1973 to 1985, with sporadic performances since. Their music touched on elements of punk rock, psychedelic, heavy metal music and noise rock with a heavy dose of performance art. Their name likely came from the Godzilla film Destroy...
, under the name Dark Carnival. He has also recorded extensively with Sonny Vincent
Sonny Vincent
Sonny Vincent is a punk rock musician. He has been active since the mid-1970s, when he was part of the New York City punk rock scene....
, playing drums on four full studio albums along with Captain Sensible
Captain Sensible
Captain Sensible is a singer, songwriter, guitarist who grew up in Croydon, England, and co-founded the punk rock band The Damned in 1976. After leaving the band, he reinvented himself as an alternative pop singer with a rebellious, self-conscious image...
on bass as well as special guest appearances on other S.V. releases. In addition to recording with Sonny, Asheton has toured the U.S. and Europe with Sonny and Steve Baise (on bass) of the Devil Dogs.
The Stooges reformed in 2003, and have remained active ever since, releasing a fourth album
The Weirdness
The Weirdness is the fourth studio album by influential American hard rock band The Stooges.The album features founding members Iggy Pop , Ron Asheton , and Scott Asheton along with new band member Mike Watt and returning guest musician Steve Mackay It...
in 2007. Following the death of Ron Asheton, the group has been working with later guitarist James Williamson.
Family
Asheton has a daughter named Leanna with wife Liz, and two stepsons Simon and Aaron Wallis.External links
- Profile at NNDBNNDBThe Notable Names Database , produced by Soylent Communications, the same entity that produces Rotten, Daily Rotten, Dr. Sputnik's Society Pages and Penny Postcards, is an online database of biographical details of over 36,000 people of note...
.com - iggypop.org: Iggy and the Stooges fan site
- http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/01/06/the-stooges-guitarist-ron-asheton-found-dead-at-60/ The Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton Found Dead at 60