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Electric Picnic 2007
Iggy & The Stooges

Describe In Three Words: All Messed Up

Remarkable Moment: There must be forty punters on stage, kicking it out with Iggy to 'No Fun'. He is getting rightly stuck in, using his elbows and dodging and diving the kisses, hugs and punches. He is like an alleycat still, no compromise, just 100% connection with his audience.

Crowd Reaction: From the moment he prowled onstage, his internal organs practically on display, there is an genuine air of edginess, like a junk drought in 1969 Detroit. 'I Wanna Be Your Dog' and 'Down on the Street' are always going to put the pop punks to the sword. This is the real deal. As someone puts a spotlight on Iggy he screams a volley of abuse at pop shows and careerists. we can practically see the lighting tech's red face glowing. The speakers get frenetically humped, the crowd are thrown the Ig's water and he ends with Electric Chair. It's searing and uncomfortable but effortlessly cool. He stands, flexing on stage and proclaims "I AM YOU".

EP Rating: 9

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Gig Details
Venue: Electric Picnic 2007
Location: Stradbally Estate, Laois
Stage: Main Stage
Date: Sunday, 2nd September


Related Links
+ Electric Picnic Official Site
+ ATL @ Electric Picnic
+ Iggy Pop


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