Rock Sellout — Some days I hate my job more than others. Today was a perfect example of one of those days…I read about Ron Asheton’s death and had no opportunity to share it on the site until I finished my shift. While most of you are probably well aware of the... more info

Detroit Free Press — The world didn't always give Ron Asheton his proper dues. But the Stooges guitarist, who died at age 60, certainly paid his dues to the world. more info

Detroit Free Press — "My earliest memory is of the Stooges playing at the Grande Ballroom and their manager, Jimmy Silver, playing oil drums. The band wase completely designed to blow people's minds -- give them something that they've never heard before. The St... more info

The Daily Mail — Asheton, whose raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians, has died aged 60. Police were called by an associate who had not heard from him in several days. more info

Scotsman.com — GUITARIST Ron Asheton, a key part of Iggy Pop's band, the Stooges, in the 1960s and 1970s, was found dead at his home in the United States yesterday. more info

The Mirror — Legendary guitarist Ron Asheton, of The Stooges, has been found dead in his home, aged 60. more info

Express Newspapers — I am sad to learn that guitarist Ron Asheton, founding member of Iggy And The Stooges, has died aged 60. It is entirely appropriate to state that Ron was one of the most exciting and original rock guitarists of all time, an innovator up there with Ch... more info

Express Newspapers — I am sad to learn that guitarist Ron Asheton, founding member of Iggy And The Stooges, has died aged 60. It is entirely appropriate to state that Ron was one of the most exciting and original rock guitarists of all time, an innovator up there with Ch... more info

Undercover, Australia — Ron Asheton, a founding member and guitarist for The Stooges, has been found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was 60. more info

A Deeper Shade of Soul — Ron Asheton, guitarist for the Stooges, died sometime at the beginning of the year. Ed Rivadavia, music executive for Roadrunner Records and writer for AMG, contributes the following:The passing of guitarist Ron Asheton due to an apparent heart-atta... more info