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The Stooges To Play Raw Power Shows Next May

• 19th Sep 2009

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Don't Look Back season, in which All Tomorrow's Parties asks artists to perform classic albums in their entirety (beginning with The Stooges performing Fun House at the Hammersmith Apollo), and also as part of this year's 10 Years Of ATP celebrations, ATP concerts is very proud to present:

IGGY & THE STOOGES performing RAW POWER in its entirety
supported by SUICIDE performing SUICIDE (first lp)
with more special guests to be confirmed!

Taking place at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Sunday 2nd May and Monday 3rd May 2010, these will be the The Stooges first shows with famed guitarist James Williamson for over 35 years and are sure to be unforgettable events.

Raw Power, released in 1973, was the Stooges third and final album. Despite it's commercial failure on release, it has grown in stature over the years and is now seen as one of the most raw and uncompromising rock LPs ever created, as well as being a vital influence on the burgeoning punk rock scene at the time. Featuring songs such as the classic Search & Destroy, Gimme Danger and the title track, it was re-mixed for release by David Bowie, but Iggy Pop's later restored mix made it louder and even more vicious. Pitchfork Magazine awarded the album a perfect 10.0 score.

Suicide, released in 1977 to a confused reaction, can now be seen as a pre-cursor to synth-pop, no-wave and industrial; and as one of the most intense punk rock albums ever created. Featuring classics such as Ghost Rider, Rocket USA and the unforgettably bleak Frankie Teardrop, Alan Vega and Martin Rev's masterpiece has influenced a plethora of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, R.E.M. and Joy Division.

More special guests are yet to be confirmed for these nights.

Tickets for these two very special shows are priced at £30 + booking fee and go on sale this Friday 18th September at 10am