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RIP Ron Asheton, Stooges guitarist

Ron Asheton, guitarist for the legendary Stooges, was found dead today of what is believed to be a heart attack. He was 60. We're blasting Funhouse in tribute, and we urge you all to do the same.

Previous Stooges coverage:

Stooges 101: Professor Iggy instructs. By Carly Carioli

Prometheus' fire: Iggy + the Stooges bring it again. By James Parker

VIDEO: Not the Stooges, but Allston's Xmas-themed Stooges tribute band the Scrooges does "TV Eye"

 

 

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