Iggy Pop announces London show with Blondie and punk supergroup Generation Sex
It will be Generation Sex’s first UK appearance
Last updated 16th Nov 2022
Iggy Pop has announced an outdoor show in London for 2023, with Blondie and Generation Sex supporting.
Generation Sex are a punk supergroup featuring Billy Idol and Tony James of Generation X alongside Steve Jones and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols.
The one-day event, dubbed ‘Dog Day Afternoon’, will take place at Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 1st July 2023.
Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry said of the show: “Blondie and Iggy Pop…we are excited to reunite with our friend, the one and only Prince of Punk, Iggy, for this special show in Crystal Palace Park next summer. Once more, with feeling!”
Jones added: “Just every now and then we find time to get together with old pals from back in the day – purely just for the crack and to have fun. If it ain’t fun then we ain’t interested, life’s too short. And it’s a great bill with Iggy Pop and Blondie.”
Watch: Generation Sex - 'My Way' live at the Roxy
Pop recently announced his new album ‘Every Loser’ will be out on 6th January 2023, featuring contributions from producer and guitarist Andrew Watt, Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and more.
“The players are guys I’ve known since they were kids, and the music will beat the s--- out of you.”
Andrew Watt, who produced and played on Ozzy Osbourne’s last two albums, added: “Iggy Pop is a f------ icon. A true original. The guy invented the stage dive.
“I still can’t believe he let me make a record with him. I am honored. It doesn’t get cooler. This album was created to be played as loud as your stereo will go…Turn it up and hold on…”
Tickets for the show go on sale at 10am on Friday 18th November.
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