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A year ago tomorrow (Jan. 6th) Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton met an untimely death at the age of 60. His life and music will be remembered at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles at a show organized by Leanna Asheton, Ron’s 18 year-old niece, on Jan. 13th. The Jam For Ron Asheton—A Tribute to the Late Guitarist of The Stooges will feature performances by Clem Burke, Derek Stanton, Circus Boy and Night Horse. A star-studded jam session with Scott Asheton, Mike Watt and Steve Mackay of The Stooges, Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Jesse Hughes (Eagles of Death Metal) and others will close out the night. This begs the question: Will Iggy show up and pay homage to his bandmate?

Tickets for the Jam For Ron Asheton are available for $20.00 via The Roxy box office or at theroxyonsunset.com. Asheton was apparently an avid animal lover, so proceeds from the evening will go to the Los Angeles Animal Welfare Trust Fund.