
Iggy Pop's life has been one of extraordinary highs & terrifying lows Infamous for his wild ways he is also a towering figure of the rock scene
- hugely influential charismatic & provocative Every 'mad bad dangerous to know' rock star owes a debt to him & the stories of his shocking behaviour are legendary But Iggy Pop is also to a large extent a construct the alter ego of the quietly spoken & intriguing Jim Osterberg the kid voted ' Most Likely to Succeed' by his classmates So what turned this charming well-mannered straight-A student into a poster child for rock 'n' roll debauchery? Iggy Pop Open up & Bleed reveals the truth behind the myths Former MOJO editor Paul Trynka tracked down the star's friends family lovers & fellow musicians conducting over two hundred & fifty interviews unearthing countless new stories about Iggy's rollercoaster life his music & his often misunderstood friendship with David Bowie From this impeccable research he creates a fascinating portrait of a man at war with the world & with himself The book also features dozens of never-before seen photos