Ron Asheton

Protopunk, Composer

1948 – 2009

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Who was Ron Asheton?

Ronald Franklin Asheton was an American guitarist and co-songwriter with Iggy Pop for the rock band The Stooges. He formed the Stooges along with Pop and his brother, drummer Scott Asheton, and bassist Dave Alexander. Asheton is ranked as number 29 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

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Born
Jul 17, 1948
Washington, D.C.
Also known as
  • Ronald Frank Asheton
  • Ronald Franklin Asheton Jr.
  • Asheton, Ron
Siblings
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Ann Arbor
Died
Jan 1, 2009
Ann Arbor

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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