Iggy Pop pays tribute to Stiv Bator(s), June 1990

On 2 June 1990, Stiv Bator of the Dead Boys, The Wanderers and Lords of the New Church unexpectedly died in Paris after being hit by a car. At the end of the month I held a benefit to raise money for his parents to help with the cost of their trip to France for the funeral, which was a great success. This tribute was sent to us by long-time friend Iggy Pop, who could not be in Cleveland for the show. Coincidentally he was doing a show in Paris and, after hearing of Stiv's death he dedicated a song to him. This is a very special and personal tribute addressed to Stiv's parents, Steve and Marion.

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[KurtRileyOfficial]

Incredible. He's so sincere - seems like a genuinely good guy. It takes a real punk to cry.

[LandslideLester]

no words... I love this

[berdeforcal]

thank you James for Stiv ! You are a great man because your heart is real

[NBM3]

In that vein... thank you Mr Freud.

Thank you Stiv,rest now.

[sharkattacksteve]

Dam I've been listening to Iggy for almost 40 years and that's the first time he made me wanna cry.

[aroama11]

onya iggy...

[thawthepast]

...RIP... God bless!

[MrStexe]

iggy the best

[orionconflict2007]

everydayz a good day when i hear Iggy,all wayz cheerz 2 ig.