Iggy Pop vs. Marilyn Monroe
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
Iggy Pop
1947 – present
James Newell Osterberg Jr., known professionally as Iggy Pop, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor who was the lead vocalist of the proto-punk band the Stooges. Regarded as the "Godfather of Punk", he is noted for his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics, poetic lyrics, and unique voice. He was named one of the 50 Great Voices by NPR, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Stooges in 2010, and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020 for his solo career.
"Nobody understands me, I'm really sensitive. Everyone thinks I should be so happy, fucking all these chicks, and all the drugs and being a star. But I hurt. And…"
Marilyn Monroe
1926 – 1962
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and cultural icon best known for her roles in classic films such as Some Like It Hot and The Seven Year Itch and for her enduring status as a pop culture symbol of fame and glamour.
"I have feelings too. I am still human. All I want is to be loved, for myself and for my talent."
Connections
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