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“I'd have a few on and off, but the commitment was always more on the girls' part than on mine, to be perfectly honest. So, I met a girl in Tokyo, on my Japanese tour, with whom I've been living ever since, very happily. Her name is Suchi.”

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Iggy Pop, born on April 21, 1947, is an influential American rock singer. Known for his unique musical style and stage presence, he is considered one of the pioneers of punk rock. Pop's musical career began in the 1960s, and he gained prominence as a member of the band The Stooges, whose rebellious spirit and raw rock style have influenced countless successors. more

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