17 Facts About Ron Asheton

Ronald Franklin Asheton was an American musician, who was best known as the guitarist, bassist, and co-songwriter for the rock band the Stooges.

Ron Asheton formed the Stooges along with Iggy Pop and his brother, drummer Scott Asheton, and bassist Dave Alexander.

Ronald Franklin Asheton was born July 17,1948, in Washington, DC He described his household as heavily musical, and described his family as his first big musical influence.

Ron Asheton's first instrument was a violin which was given by his mother, he was then gifted an accordion at age 5, of which he practiced more seriously with.

Ron Asheton described himself as a child different compared to others kids his age, as a majority of kids that lived in his area were more interested in sports and physical activities, while he spent his time listening to music and practicing on guitar and bass.

Ron Asheton played with some local bands including the Prime Movers and The Chosen Few.

Ron Asheton met Iggy Pop soon after and they formed the hard rock band the Stooges.

Ron Asheton played guitar on and wrote most of the music for their first two albums, debut album The Stooges and Fun House.

Ron Asheton stayed with the band until his death and was replaced by Williamson.

Apart from The Stooges, Ron Asheton played in the bands The New Order, Destroy All Monsters, Dark Carnival, New Race and The Empty Set.

Ron Asheton acted, appearing with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre star Gunnar Hansen in Mosquito, which was released 1995.

Ron Asheton appeared in two other films: Frostbiter: Wrath of the Wendigo and Legion of the Night.

Ron Asheton was an avid collector of horror movies, military history books and Nazi memorabilia and regalia, which included uniforms, medals, pins and a Nazi flag.

Ron Asheton was found dead in his bed, apparently having died of a heart attack.

Ron Asheton played the double tracked guitar solo on Ragnar Kvaran's 1981 recording, Wrecked on Love.

Ron Asheton is credited for helping to write the song "Hit Them Again" on the album Radios Appear by Radio Birdman, as well as one track that can be heard at the end of the movie Mosquito.

Ron Asheton contributed another song to Beyond Cyberpunk, a 2001 compilation assembled and produced by Wayne Kramer of MC5.