Iggy Pop's life has been one of extraordinary highs and terrifying lows. Every "mad, bad, dangerous to know" rock star owes a debt to him, and the stories of his shocking behaviour are legendary. But Iggy Pop is also the alter ego of Jim Osterberg: the kid voted 'Most Likely to Succeed' by his classmates. So what turned this charming, well-mannered, straight - A student into a poster child for rock 'n' roll debauchery?
Paul Trynka tracked down hundreds of the star's friends, family, lovers and...
Iggy Pop's life has been one of extraordinary highs and terrifying lows. Every "mad, bad, dangerous to know" rock star owes a debt to him, and the stories of his shocking behaviour are legendary. But Iggy Pop is also the alter ego of Jim Osterberg: the kid voted 'Most Likely to Succeed' by his classmates. So what turned this charming, well-mannered, straight - A student into a poster child for rock 'n' roll debauchery?
Paul Trynka tracked down hundreds of the star's friends, family, lovers and...