Choose Your Weapon: The Velvet Underground vs Iggy and the Stooges

Overview

One wanted to take a walk on the wild side. The other had a lust for life. They each had perfect days, and harnessed their inner real wild child. They ran in the same circles, and enjoyed almost parallel careers. Once, they even shared a flat with David Bowie in Berlin.

We’re talking about Lou Reed and Iggy Pop — who else? Before becoming icons of the industry, they respectively led The Velvet Underground and Iggy and the Stooges to rock’n’roll glory. They were friends, not fighters — but if the two had to battle it out based on their early work, who would reign supreme? You can love them both, but at Choose Your Weapon, there can be only one winner.

In their latest musical showdown, the New Globe Theatre wants to settle the debate. There’s a compelling case to be made for each, whether all tomorrow’s parties or searching and destroying is your thing. Silver Sircus, The Con and The Liar will side with Lou and The Velvet Underground, while The Keepaways with Bones and Matt James will sing Iggy and the Stooges’ praises. Prepare for a night of blistering tunes, whoever emerges victorious.