Iggy Pop: Open Up And Bleed: The Biography

Iggy Pop's life has been a turbulent one, marked by extraordinary highs and terrifying lows. Infamous for his wild antics, he remains a towering figure in the rock scene—immensely influential, charismatic, and provocative. Every 'mad, bad, dangerous to know' rock star owes a debt to him, and tales of his shocking behaviour are legendary.

Yet, Iggy Pop is also, to a significant extent, a carefully constructed persona, the alter ego of the quietly spoken and intriguing Jim Osterberg: the very same kid voted 'Most Likely to Succeed' by his classmates. So, what transformed this charming, well-mannered, straight-A student into a poster child for rock 'n' roll debauchery?

Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed uncovers the truth behind the myths. Former MOJO editor Paul Trynka meticulously tracked down the star's friends, family, lovers, and fellow musicians, conducting over two hundred and fifty interviews. This extensive research unearthed countless new stories about Iggy's rollercoaster life, his music, and his often-misunderstood friendship with David Bowie. From this impeccable research, Trynka crafts a fascinating portrait of a man seemingly at war with both the world and himself. The book also features dozens of previously unseen photographs.