Notable deaths of 2009

Ron Asheton

January 6

A member of punk rock band Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Asheton played guitar on the band's first two albums, and switched to bass when guitarist James Williamson joined the band. He was ranked 29th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitar players of all time. Asheton also acted, most notably in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre." He was 60.

Look back at the notable deaths of 2008.
Ron Asheton January 6 A member of punk rock band Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Asheton played guitar on the band's first two albums, and switched to bass when guitarist James Williamson joined the band. He was ranked 29th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest guitar players of all time. Asheton also acted, most notably in 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.' He was 60.
Danny Fields