Iggy & The Stooges were an influential proto-punk rock band from Michigan, formed in 1967 and fronted by the wild and fearless Iggy Pop, whose raw energy and theatrical performances became legendary. Known for groundbreaking albums like "The Stooges" (1969) and "Fun House" (1970), the band helped pioneer the punk rock sound and aesthetic that would define a generation of musicians. Their explosive live shows and uncompromising artistic vision established them as true rock and roll pioneers whose impact on punk and alternative rock continues to resonate today.