Mr. Asheton was a guitarist of the Michigan proto-punk band the Stooges, and the guiding hand of some of the most simple, satisfying and copied riffs in rock ’n’ roll.
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat — Ron Asheton's death spells the end for a band whom without there would be no Sonic Youth, Sex Pistols, Ramones and Rage Against The Machine. more info
Washington PostMike Watt riffs on Ron Asheton and the StoogesLos Angeles Times - 3 hours agoMike Watt, bassist for punk groups the Minutemen and Firehose, was invited in ... more info
New York Times — Mr. Asheton was a guitarist of the Michigan proto-punk band the Stooges, and the guiding hand of some of the most simple, satisfying and copied riffs in rock ’n’ roll... more info