Iggy Pop Gives Fans the Shirt Off His Back -- Picture Book

Each week, in Picture Book, we present an iconic photo from rock 'n' roll's past or present, accompanied with insightful commentary. Whether it's a famous picture or an unearthed rarity, these striking images will serve to illustrate the visual side of music.

Iggy Pop, Michigan, 1965

Uncharacteristically shirt-clad, Iggy Pop plays a supporting role as a drummer for his high school cover band, the Iguanas. Then known as James Osterberg (the Iguanas would later inspire Iggy's nickname), the future frontman would go on to play drums for blues bands in Michigan and Illinois. In 1967, he stopped wearing shirts and transformed into a wild -- and sometimes bloody -- lead singer for what would become the Stooges, an inspiration for all punk bands to follow.