It was 1973. As a 15 year old living in Tokyo, I discovered the Stooges “Raw Power” at it became the soundtrack to my life with that lovely “thin” razor sound as produced by Bowie. Although Ron didn’t (But should have) taken the helm as guitarist for this album. His influnce shone through. Later, in Virginia, while in high school, I discovered “Fun House” and the Stooges first album. Ron was at their wonderful core. I met Iggy in Mexico in 1979, and hung out with him for a day. He was a fine person, and a soulmate of Rons. Their chemistry was magic. In April 2007, I attended Iggy’s 60th birthday concert at the Warfield in SF, during the Stooges world tour. I recall Ron playing “Happy Birthday” on the guitar with a smile on his face, as the balloons dropped from the ceiling on to the stage, much to Iggy’s suprise. It was a moment to remember. I’m happy Ron was able to tour one last time and only wish he could see his band enter the hall of fame. But from somewhere he will. Rock on Ron, and tell ‘em we need Iggy to stick around for a while. God Bless you and God Bless the Stooges.

Saw the stooges 3 times in athens, greece. in one occasion i jump onstage and dance along with iggy and mike watt… one of the greatest moments of my life.i m deeply sad about ron’s passing… deeply sad… i love you ron! wish all the best to iggy and scott…