Lust for Life: A Tribute to Iggy Pop

Overview

For almost 30 years, his distinctive growl has been synonymous with the nation's longest-running music video program, with his cover of 'Real Wild Child (Wild One)' playing every time Rage starts. You've also watched Ewan McGregor sprint down the street to his David Bowie-co-written 'Lust for Life' during Trainspotting's opening scene, and experienced his own acting efforts in everything from Tank Girl to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Yes, we're talking about Mr 'Search and Destroy' himself, Iggy Pop.

Wherever and however you've encountered the man born as James Newell Osterberg, Jr. and best known as the frontman of '60s rock outfit The Stooges, you'll know that there's no one quite like him. No wonder The Triffid decided to give him his due at their latest musical homage. Yep, Lust for Life: A Tribute to Iggy Pop is exactly what it sounds like.

By now, regular attendees will know the drill: a number of bands take the stage, and each plays four covers and two originals. This time, Fat, The Stress Of Leisure, The Bear Hunt and Dr Bombay will do the honours, alongside Ciggy Pop — which features members of Jungle Giants, The Creases, Babaganouj and Tempura Nights. Whether or not anyone can match Iggy's own electrifying, always-shirtless presence, we're betting it'll be just like hypnotising chickens.