Iggy Pop Agora Ballroom Cleveland 1977

Iggy Pop’s The Idiot LP wasn’t just his solo debut forty-four years ago; the 1977 album marked his return after three years of laying low. Though credited solely to Pop, The Idiot was a collaboration between Iggy and his friend, David Bowie. The record featured an enormous contribution from Bowie in the form of production, composition and, possibly, as a musician (no official list of line-up credits has ever been published). Iggy has attributed his rebirth to Bowie, who he’s said “resurrected” him, and he’s spoken many times over the years of his appreciation for Bowie’s faith in him, and for his kindness.