Iggy Pop Talks ‘American Idol,’ New Stooges Songs And Upcoming Solo Album

Iggy Pop Talks ‘American Idol,’ New Stooges Songs And Upcoming Solo Album

In an interview with Billboard magazine, Iggy Pop said he enjoyed performing on “American Idol” last week. “I didn’t know what to expect, I had a good time and actually enjoyed singing the song and enjoyed the audience.” Iggy added that he and James Williamson have been working on new music, with parts of about 8 potential new songs that could be finished or scrapped. “James is like, ‘Come on, let’s go!’ but it feels to me like we’ll try to put it together in 2012 and get it out late then or in the next year, in 2013,” he said.

Before new music from the Stooges might be released, Iggy has recorded most of a new bilingual solo album which he plans to release for Christmas, or no later than January 2012. He is focusing on “classic tunes” including the Beatles’ “Michelle,” Fred Neil’s “Everybody’s Talkin’ ” and songs by Serge Gainsbourg and Henri Salvadore.

Read more at Billboard.com.