January 7, 2009 - The Stooges played their first gig at house party on Halloween in 1967, but the group and its leader, Iggy Pop, were soon performing in venues alongside groundbreaking acts like the MC5. Thanks in part to the wild, unpredictable live performances by Pop, a scout named Danny Fields from Electra Records took notice and The Stooges were signed to the label shortly thereafter. The group eventually caught the ear of David Bowie, who famously took Iggy Pop under his wing.
