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Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton found dead
Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton found dead
Ron Asheton, the guitarist and bassist with The Stooges, has been found dead today (January 6). He was 60.
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mlive.com — The 2007 interview with Stooges' guitarist Ron Asheton of Ann Arbor Ron Asheton's MySpace page The Stooges... MySpace page Famed rock-and-roll guitarist and longtime Ann Arbor resident Ronald "Ron" Asheton was found dead in his home on the city's west ... Stooges' guitarist Ron Asheton found dead in his Ann ...
Ron Asheton 'The Stooges' Guitarist Dead 1948-2009 (Photos, Video)
Ron Asheton 'The Stooges' Guitarist Dead 1948-2009 (Photos, Video)
bittenandbound.com — Ron Asheton, guitarist and songwriter for the rock band The Stooges, was found dead in his Ann... Arbor, Michigan home on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. Police believe the 60 year old may have suffered a heart attack a few days ago. Foul play has been ruled out and an autopsy and toxicology study are sche Ron Asheton 'The Stooges' Guitarist Dead 1948-2009 ...
Mike Watt riffs on Ron Asheton and the Stooges
Mike Watt riffs on Ron Asheton and the Stooges
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Mike Watt, bassist for punk groups the Minutemen and Firehose, was invited in 2003 by Iggy Pop... to join the Stooges when the seminal Michigan band reunited for its first performance in nearly 30 years at the Coachella Valley Arts... Mike Watt riffs on Ron Asheton and the Stooges
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RIP: Ron Asheton, Guitarist/Bassist of The Stooges
Tiny Mix Tapes — ... > From NME : Ron Asheton, the guitarist and bassist with The Stooges, has been found dead today (January 6). He was 60. Asheton was found at his home in Ann Arbor this morning, according to police. A cause of death is yet to be confirmed, although initial reports suggest that Asheton died of a heart attack. - ...

Ron Asheton, The Stooges: Ron Asheton, Stooges guitarist, dies at 60 years old
Prefix — ... movie Velvet Goldmine and the use of Stooges songs in films like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and 24 Hour Party People, the Stooges returned in 2003 and have toured ever since, recording their fourth album, The Weirdness, in 2007. The news will most likely halt will any future Stooges touring for the immediate future.   Our deepest condolences go out to friends, family, and fans of the band.    [NME]

blissblog — Tuesday, January 06, 2009 [image] RIP Ron Asheton [image] at the end of this there's a little interview i did with Ron a few years back Posted by SIMON REYNOLDS at 11:33 AM

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PCL LinkDump — ... R.I.P. Ron Asheton Bummer!

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Oh No They Didn't! — ... and went on to release an album of new material ('The Weirdness') in 2007, with Asheton restored to lead guitar duties. Touring heavily, including a The Stooges played a memorable set at the 2007 Glastonbury Festival which ended with a mass stage invasion, they also played last year's Isle Of Wight Festival. Meanwhile, keep checking NME.COM for more information on Ron Asheton, as well as tributes paid to the guitarist. Plus you can leave your tribute below. source -- The "undiscovered at home for several days" part ...

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