to think of Ron, Kurt & Brian Jones jamming in heaven is true Nirvana…

That’s a comforting thought. Ron, you will be MISSED! RIP, man!

Thanks Ron for some truly inspiring raw rock and roll. Power chords played like strings made of barbed wire. And while he may not have liked being demoted to bass, his bass playing on Raw Power was brilliant simple and honest just as the man himself.

Weber’s was also where Ron’s mom, Ann, worked for years part time on the weekends (she worked full time in charge of food service for Ann Arbor Public Schools).

first zep without plant…now ig/rock/world/family without ron ! theres a big hole in the music world now..and cannot be replaced…what of the stooges now ?? i dread to think.ron/ig/stooges have given us so much joy..for that we must always remember ! rock on in the afterlife..”JESUS LOVES THE STOOGES “..ZX

I used to see Ron frequently during my Ann Arbor days when he played in the bands Destroy All Monsters and Dark Carnival. He was a great guy, very down to earth and decent person. I am very fortunate to have known him. He will be missed by so many. His contribution to rock music is invaluable. Thank you Ronnie – your legacy will live on.

So it goes.

Thanks for posting that. I wish I could have had lunch with him.

truly sad.

RIP

I’m saddened by the news -
He was bad ass

yes, a true friend. ron, you da man!

I’ll never forget the time I was at Arbor Farms(A natural foods store) in Ann Arbor and Ron Asheton was in front of me buying spring water, Gary Quackenbush got in line with us, and then Mike Lutz behind me. It was like the planets were lining up. Michigan Rock at the checkout.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / SHORT NOTICE!

Ronnie…Thanks A Million.
An elegant farewell to a beloved friend.
Ron Asheton Remembered, Saturday, January 17, 2009 9PM
Music Hall Center For The Performing Arts

(Detroit) Niagara and The Colonel invite friends to pay tribute to the late Stooges guitarist, Ron Asheton as they host, “Ronnie…Thanks A Million”, Saturday, January 17th at 9PM at the historic Music Hall Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Detroit. There is free admission but attendees are encouraged to donate what they can to help cover the night’s expenses and Ron’s favorite charity, The Michigan Humane Society.

Niagara, Asheton’s former Destroy All Monsters and Dark Carnival band mate and muse will host along with Colonel Galaxy a celebration of Ronnie’s life and a chance to express their love along with all of his friends and fans with a tribute for a guy Rolling Stone called, ‘One of the greatest guitarists of all time”.
Tributes from those who knew him- and some who didn’t, but were influenced by him will speak from the stage where such legends as WC Fields, Miles Davis and Billy Holiday performed, Ron’s music will be played and a tribute film retrospect by Tim Caldwell will be shown. Music Hall is Detroit’s oldest performing arts venue (1928) and is a beautifully restored facility, appropriate for this memorable night.
There will be a cash bar in the Hall as well as in Jazz Café for attendees.

Plus, a special Jazz Café performance-
A Dark Carnival alumni performance led by BootseyX & The Lovemasters and some VERY special friends will play in honor their late band mate and friend, in the Jazz Café following the main stage tributes at 11 PM.

Ron Asheton was more than an innovative guitarist, he was an easygoing, subtly hilarious guy- who, simply and effectively created a sound and aesthetic, which will forever reverberate as long as there are guitar players. Ron maximized his early work into postmodern art of the highest order. In retrospect, Ron’s influence cannot be overstated, only imitated.

Ronnie used to like to say, “thanks a million” in mock gratitude when joking with friends. Now here’s our last chance to say, “Ronnie… Thanks A Million.”

More info for this tribute may be found on http://www.myspace.com/niagaradetroit

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
350 Madison Detroit, MI 48226
313 887-8500
http://www.musichall.org

“Johnny Morgan” You were in line with Gary Quackenbush AND Ron Lutz !! How is that POSSIBLE !! The Quackster AND the Lutzmeister ! Dang ! Who in the hell are Gary Quackenbush and Ron Lutz ? I’d google them but I really have no interest…..

I had the pleasure to tour Australia with Ronnie for almost a month. He was a very funny guy and loved to laugh. We had a bassist with us who was always late for anything, so Ronnie dubbed him Laggus Behindus. How lucky I was to even share a stage with him, but just being able to talk to him is what I’m gonna miss the most.

Ronnie- never got to meet you but “fun house” is in my DNA. I’ll be there Saturday night in D to share and celebrate you. The rest of my band couldn’t make it but my best friend Bauer and I will be the Michigan City emissaries. God bless and God speed and in your words “Thanks a million!”

He’s hanging with Jimi and Brian right now!

Thanks Ron for all the great music. I first heard The Stooges at age 14!! I was the first out of all my friends to have the Stooges album.I am glad you were part of my very favorite artists in Detroit. It was a great era to be young in. R.I.P Ron ashton geri gillespie, st. clair shores MI

gary adams and mike mcfeaters started dark carnival the band was a blast, I left a little later and never got to play with ron , just my luck but adams did and became good friends with him.just his luck but I did get to see ron with the stoogs at the grande were I worked for years they allways killed’em. peace

Gary Quackenbush- guitarist for SRC MI band that released several LPs

Mike Lutz- Brownsville Station

John Morgan- drummer, worked with numerous bands including Lightnin’ and Gang War w/Johnny Thunders and Wayne Kramer among others. Also music God Scott Morgan’s brother.

Sorry If I left out numerous credits for the above players.
Ron Asheton RIP

Ron was a Great Man & a Good friend 4 over 40 yrs. We could’nt have been farther apart musically SO WHAT!We had an impromptu wake w. Johnny BEE,WallyPalmerJimMcCarty&More ..We ToastedBIG RON! Sail On Brother! gqina2now@gmail.com Check out the A2 compilation ScotRichardCase=S R C! SRC Records.com C Me onU tubeJammin’!

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we believed
we remember
we are
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