The Reason Iggy Pop Refused to Join AC/DC

Imagine AC/DC… but with Iggy Pop on vocals. Would that even work?

Today, let’s talk about the true story behind why Iggy Pop turned down AC/DC—and yes,

this comes straight from his own words. Iggy Pop revealed that many years ago,

AC/DC’s management approached him with an offer. At that time, his band The Stooges

had not been reformed yet, and he had not moved to England. He remembered that

moment clearly and said, “They had a manager many years ago when I hadn’t reformed

the Stooges; I hadn’t moved to England. And this guy said, ‘Are you interested in joining AC/DC?’

They were looking for a singer.” AC/DC’s vocal style is very specific, and Iggy Pop understood