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Ron Asheton

Born: 1948-07-17 - Died: 2009-01-06
Cause of Death:
Heart Attack

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Death Summary: Ron Asheton died of a reported heart attack on January 6, 2009.

Who was Ron Asheton : Asheton was the guitarist and co-songwriter with Iggy Pop for the band The Stooges. He held that role for their first two albums, and later appeared as the bassist for their third, Raw Power.

Separate from The Stooges, Ashetom also played roles in other bands such as The New Order, Destroy All Monsters, New Race, and recently worked with various artists on the soundtrack for the Todd Haynes film Velvet Goldmine.

Asheton is the 29th Greatest Guitarist of All Time, according Rolling Stone.
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5 Signatures in Ron Asheton's guestbook

  1. Craig Collett (Coll Audio Backline ~ Toronto Canada) Says:

    play loud, play long

  2. dan bale Says:

    thanks for all the great shows and influance beyand belief

  3. Bre'Anna Says:

    RIP

  4. ron a Says:

    Thanx Ron for your sound,yourworkand your God givin talent-rock music lost a genius.RIP

  5. BILL WHITE Says:

    YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANKS FOR ALL THE MUSIC, IT WILL LIVE ON FOREVER!!!


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