The Stooges [ tickets ] played their first gig at house party on Halloween in 1967, but the group and its leader, Iggy Pop, were soon performing in venues alongside groundbreaking acts like the MC5 [ tickets ]. Thanks in part to the wild, unpredictable live performances by Pop, a scout named Danny Fields from Electra Records took notice and The Stooges were signed to the label shortly thereafter. The group eventually caught the ear of David Bowie [ tickets ], who famously took Iggy Pop under his wing.

Although The Stooges are known as the consummate punk band, they started out as more avant garde, inventing instruments and incorporating the sounds of household appliances--such as vacuum cleaners and blenders--into their songs.

The band is currently mourning the loss of a founding member, guitarist Ron Asheton, who passed away on Tuesday (1/6) at his home in Ann Arbor, MI.

LiveDaily photographer Tim Mosenfelder attended SxSW in 2007 and caught Iggy Pop & The Stooges when they headlined at Stubb's BBQ. Here are some of his photos of the band in action.