Ron Asheton Tribute Concert 'Tribute to Ron Asheton' Coming to DVD - The tribute concert which took place in 2011 in memory of original Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton will receive a DVD release in April via MVD Entertainment Group.
The renowned guitarist and Stooges co-songwriter, who featured at #29 on Rolling Stone's list of '100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,' passed away on New Year's day in 2009 after a suspected heart attack. On April 19th 2011 his former band mates, which included frotman Iggy Pop, Ron's brother and bandmate Scott Asheton, bassist Mike Watt, saxophonist Steve Mackay and 'Raw Power'-era guitarist James Williamson, staged a tribute concert at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor in honour of the guitarist's legacy and music.
The DVD release of that iconic night, entitled 'Tribute to Ron Asheton,' also features guest appearances from Henry Rollins and Radio Birdman guitarist Deniz Tek as well. 'Tribute to Ron Asheton' track-listing:
1. I Got a Right (with Henry Rollins) 2. Raw Power 3. Search and Destroy 4. Gimme Danger 5. Shake Appeal 6. 1970 7. L.A. Blues 8. Night Theme 9. Beyond the Law 10. Fun House 11. Open Up And Bleed 12. Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell 13. I Wanna Be Your Dog 14. TV Eye 15. Loose 16. Dirt 17. Real Cool Time 18. Iggy's Speech 19. Ron's Tune 20. No Fun