Legendary punk rock guitarist, Ron Asheton who played for Iggy and the Stooges, was found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Asheton’s body was found in his bedroom. There was no sign of foul play or drug use in his death. He has likely been dead since New Year’s Eve. He had high blood pressure but no other medical problems. His cause of death is unknown at this time, but a toxicology report is being planned which could take about a month. Ron has been playing with Iggy and the Stooges since he formed the band with his brother Scott in 1967. Their latest TV performance was they covered Madonna’s song “Ray of Light” at the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

Billboard reports:

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/stooges-guitarist-ron-asheton-dead-at-60-1003927002.story

Kev