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Iggy Pop Vows to Stop Stage Diving

Iggy PopAfter a stage dive left him bruised and injured last month, Stooges frontman Iggy Pop has decided to retire his signature move.

The veteran rocker always leapt off the stage during his shows, but when he hurtled into the crowd during the Tibet House US 20th Annual Benefit Concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, no one was there to catch him.

"When I landed, it hurt, and I made a mental note that Carnegie Hall would be a good place for my last stage dive," Pop told WENN. "The audience were just like, 'What are you doing?'"

Looks like after 62 years and a recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Iggy is finally learning how to take care of himself.

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clarmar@hotmail.com

Please all musicians over 40, including women , must keep their clothing ON! This is not ageism, as I am over 50.

March 23 2010 at 12:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tommy

Mick Jagger did a stage dive last week while in concert.....He was okay, but the wheelchair he was in severely injured some concert goers......lol

March 23 2010 at 8:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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T.

Now that was funny!! LOL, thanks for the laugh.

March 23 2010 at 8:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
michael

Keep on Rockin out Iggy! You helped kick start punk and will be respected forever!!!

March 23 2010 at 7:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dude !

hey iggy, i respect your art man , but, really, your 62 years old. stage diving ? let it go. let it go.

March 23 2010 at 7:48 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Wish Belkin

You're elegible for social security Iggy. For heaven's sake, put on a shirt.

March 23 2010 at 8:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply