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Iggy Pop Returns to Buenos Aires With Stooges Classics, Solo Hits and Local Tributes

At 78, the punk pioneer reaffirmed his live power with a Stooges‑heavy set featuring local nods at a packed arena.

Overview

  • A packed Movistar Arena saw a 90‑minute set that fused Stooges staples such as T.V. Eye, I Wanna Be Your Dog and Search & Destroy with solo favorites The Passenger and Lust for Life.
  • At 78, he underscored his staying power—telling fans in Spanish “No quiero morir, no todavía”—and folded in new material from 2023’s Every Loser, including Frenzy and Modern Day Rip Off.
  • Performing shirtless, he entered the crowd before assistants pulled him back, then returned for the encore wearing an Argentina No. 10 jersey bearing his name.
  • Local touches included Piazzolla’s Libertango over the PA before showtime, guitarist Ale Campos displaying a national team shirt on her amp, and a guest spot by Gaspar Benegas on Louie Louie before the closer, Loose.
  • The band featured Nick Zinner on guitar, Joan As Police Woman on keyboards, Brad Truax on bass, Urian Hackney on drums, and a brass duo of Corey King and Pan Amsterdam that sharpened the arrangements.