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Scott Asheton
1949 - 2014
Scott Asheton
1949 - 2014
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BORN
1949
DIED
2014
Scott Asheton Obituary
Publicist Michele Adler confirmed Monday that Asheton died Saturday. No other details were provided.
Bandleader Iggy Pop posted on his Facebook page Sunday that he's "never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton."
Asheton was part of the Stooges when they formed in 1967 in Ann Arbor, Mich. His older brother, Ron Asheton, who was the group's guitarist, died in 2009. The Stooges released their self-titled debut in 1969.
"He was like my brother," Pop's statement read of Scott. "He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world. The Ashetons have always been and continue to be a second family to me. My thoughts are with his sister Kathy, his wife Liz and his daughter Leanna, who was the light of his life."
Asheton suffered from undisclosed illnesses in 2011 and was unable to perform at summer music festi vals in Europe with the Stooges. "He was on a flight to England when all sorts of hell broke loose," Pop told Rolling Stone in 2011. "Without proper medical attention right there he would have bought it. He got very, very good care from the British and all sorts of tests."
While the Stooges weren't a commercial success, they went on to become one of the significant bands in punk music. Their raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians. The band influenced acts from Patti Smith to the Ramones to Sid Vicious. The group landed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
After recording three albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Stooges split and Pop went on to a successful solo career. The band reunited for 2007's "The Weirdness" and "Ready to Die," released last year.
Asheton was born on Aug. 16, 1949, in Washington, D.C. He played drums for other bands, including Sonic's Rendezvous Band, the group led by former MC5 guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith.
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MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer
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51 Entries
Ken Potter
March 23, 2016
Scott, you are missed! Last time I saw Scott was up on the stage where I gave him a nod (can't shake a drummers hand while he's playing) during the Ron Asheton Tribute at the Michigan. Rest In Peace Brother!
November 11, 2014
the STOOGES were GODS.
July 22, 2014
It is truly sad to lose a loved one to death, as humans we have no control over it...However Almighty God has, and soon he will get rid of death and the things that cause it. Yes life eternal for loyal and faithful ones who listen to God and do his divine will, have the opportunity to live as long as God lives... forever.
ACG
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April 26, 2014
My prayers go out to the surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours especially after such a tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. 2 Cor. 1:2,3.
Yolanda Cole
April 24, 2014
I want to send my sincere condolences to you friends and family. We look for the day when death will be no more.
Ashley
April 11, 2014
My sympathies to Scott's family and may God grant them hope for a better future. Jeremiah 29:11,12
April 5, 2014
soon death will be no more and neither will out cry or pain.
March 25, 2014
Scott glad to see you had a good life. from an old friend. Lynn
March 22, 2014
Soon death will be no more.
Goodby Scott, goodby to a fishing buddie.
Gary
March 21, 2014
A good friend
March 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sverre Houmb
March 21, 2014
Rest in peace Scott. Thanks for for the music and all the good times.
Jon Campbell
March 21, 2014
What can I say? Rock, you were at the top even when it appeared that you weren't. You were a gentle soul even when others thought differently. I feel blessed to have gotten to know you (albeit briefly) during our days in A2. Rock on Rock Action, you are the man...
Dag Ahlse
March 21, 2014
You changed my and a lot of other peoples life with your music.
Thank you and rest in peace.
Randy sabo
March 20, 2014
My thoughts are with you.
March 20, 2014
To the family.
May your family find comfort in drawing close to God at this most difficult time in your lives.
James 4:8
Dina Wright
March 20, 2014
Please accept my condolences. You may find comfort in 1 Cor. 15:26.
March 20, 2014
May the family of Mr. Asheton find comfort from the "God of all comfort". Please accept my sincere condolences.
Kevin Law
March 20, 2014
A true Rock legend, his music will live on forever. R.I.P.
Raymond Curtis
March 20, 2014
Years ago I traveled to Ann Arbour and found the Ashtons phone number and called and actually got to talk to Scott he took the time to talk to a complete stranger about his days with the Stooges and Sonic Rendezvous Band he was so down to earth and friendly you will be missed Scott for not only your music but for your kindness and generosity thank you for giving me one of the best moments of my life and some of the best music ever recorded
Jan Oldaeus
March 20, 2014
I had the opportunity to see Scott live and meeting him 1978 ,a truly great and kind person and his drumming always knocked me out. My condolences to the family, his groove will last forever.
L Sherman-Kinkel
March 20, 2014
My condolences To The Family of Scott Asheton.
I pray you find comfort from Gods word found at Rom.10:13. For everyone who calls on Gods name will be saved.
charlene (Cole) Obara
March 20, 2014
My brother, John Cole, was one of Scott's good friends growing up in Lakewood Subdivision. I always loved Scott cause he was always nice to me and my friends.....and he was so good looking with the prettiest blue eyes I had ever seen. I am glad to have known Scott through all the phases of his life and please know he will be missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to Kathy and his family, may he rest in the peace he deserves. Prayers for you all, Charlene (Cole) Obara
Matt Floto
March 19, 2014
Nobody pounded the skins like this man. I idolized him as a kid.
March 19, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob Adams, Jr.
March 19, 2014
When I was in High School, Iplayed in a band that absolutely revered the Detroit music of the late 60's that wasn't Motown.
The Amboy Dukes, SRC, Stooges, Frost, 3rd Power, and, Savage Grace, made up a lot of the music we listened to, and, even played.
One of those songs was a Stooges song, "I Wanna Be Your Dog.
It is a very simple song, but, we delivered it with all the ferocity of a charging rhino, the way it was intended to be played.
I lost my interest in playing their songs, but, never lost sight of how integral they were to the Detroit music scene at that time.
All current/former fans of The Stooges are sad for the band & their families.
helen
March 19, 2014
I'm going to miss you Scotty. Thank you for so many wonderful memories.
A. Piper
March 18, 2014
May you find some comfort in God's words found at Matthew 5:4 where we read that "happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted"
TRIAD / MC
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
March 18, 2014
Farewell.
Jeannie
March 18, 2014
(Hosea 13:14) From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them. Where are your stings, O Death? Where is your destructiveness, O Grave?
Harry Simpson
March 18, 2014
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
March 18, 2014
May your Fond Memories help to ease your sorrow. (John 6:40 & Lu 23:43)
March 18, 2014
I send my deepest condolences to your family. May God be with you in your time if grief.
michelle plakas-kaiser
March 18, 2014
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A Friend
March 18, 2014
My sincere condolences to Scott's family. May you find comfort from family, friends, and especially the God of all comfort. "he supports those who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down". (Psalm 145:14) may God sustain you until the day he will swallow up death forever.
Glenda
March 18, 2014
My sincere sympathy to all. Keep encouraging one another and building one another up, just as as you are in fact doing.
March 18, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the family at this most difficult time. Be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss.
Psalms 68:19
March 18, 2014
May the God of all comfort be with the family and friends at this time.
Shannon
March 17, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Asheton family. At times like these, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next. (2 Cor.4:7) May your memories of Scott continue to bring the family comfort at this difficult time.
John
March 17, 2014
Asheton Family: My deepest sympathy on your loss. His influence will live on for many years to those of us who were fans. He will now have the opportunity to work with Ron and Dave again. Scott was cool. May his memory and music be eternal.
March 17, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family. May the "God of tender mercies and all comfort" help you through this difficult time -2 cor 1:3.
March 17, 2014
Sorry for the loss of your love one. I send my condolences.
Lynn S
March 17, 2014
Loss isn't shared but a memory can be, your beautiful brother Kathy teased me something silly at Forsythe. Makes me smile.Peace be with you.
March 17, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jenny. From Michigan.
March 17, 2014
Rest in heaven Scott with your Brother Ronnie. I knew both of them.
Billy B
March 17, 2014
My sympathies to his family and fans
March 17, 2014
I send all my condolences. May Jehovah be with your in your time of grief.
March 17, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of loving kindness, comfort
the family during their time of grief.
(Psalms 23)
~Elizabeth, Atlanta, GA
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