Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton Found Dead

As reported today in the Ann Arbor News , famed rock-and-roll guitarist of The Stooges , Ronald “Ron” Asheton was found dead in his home this morning. He was 60 years old. Asheton was an original member of The Stooges, the garage-rock band headlined by Iggy Pop and formed in Ann Arbor in 1967. Asheton was a long-time resident of the Michigan city. According to the News, Asheton’s personal assistant contacted police late Monday night after being unable to reach Asheton for days, Detective Bill Stanford said. Officers went to the home on Highlake Avenue at around midnight and discovered Asheton’s body on a living-room couch. He appeared to have been dead for at least several days, Stanford said. Detective Sgt. Jim Stephenson said the cause of death is undetermined but investigators do not suspect foul play. Autopsy and toxicology results are pending. Asheton was born in Washington, D.C. His brother, Scott, who lives in Florida, is the band’s drummer. ... (link)