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Iggy Pop And The Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton Found Dead In His Home Posted: 06 Jan 2009 09:37 AM PST Ron Asheton, Original guitar player for Iggy Pop And The Stooges was found dead was found dead in his Ann Arbor, Michigan home early this morning Asheton’s personal assistant called police after not being able to contact him. It’s been reported that he had been dead for several days. An autopsy and toxicology report will determine time and cause of death. Asheton was 60 years old. The Stooges were an influential band from 1967 until their break up in 1974 due to various problems to include Iggy Pop’s heroin addiction. They reunited in 2003, recorded a new studio album (The Weirdness) and played various live shows. The Stooges were recently nominated for induction in to The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Read the full report at Mlive.com. Image: Newscom Tags: Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton, The Stooges Share This

TV Land To Celebrate Elvis Presley’s 74th Birthday Posted: 06 Jan 2009 08:45 AM PST Elvis Presley, otherwise known as The King would be turning 74 years old this coming Thursday had he not died far before his time. TV Land is going to celebrate his birthday by airing 2 different shows and calling it “The King’s Birthday Dash”. Myths And Legends: Elvis Airs Thursday January 8th at 9PM (EST) As the title states, this will be a half hour of myths and legends about Elvis: the man, the musician and the movie star. Ever heard some of those Evils  Rumors? You might just find out what’s true and what’s not. Elvis By The Presleys Airs Thursday January 8th at 9:30 PM (EST) Produced by Elvis’s own estate, Elvis By The Presleys takes an intimate look at The King through his friends and family. An encore presentation of Myths And Legends: Elvis will air at 11:30 PM Image: Newscom Source: PR Newswire Tags: Elvis, Elvis Presley's Birthday Bash, The King, TV Land Share This

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