* Bo Diddley. Bo Diddley was another important influence on Iggy Pop. Pop has praised Diddley's "raw, primal sound," and he has said that Diddley's music helped him to develop his own unique style.
* The Velvet Underground. The Velvet Underground were a major influence on Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Pop has said that the Velvet Underground were "the most important band of the 1960s," and he has praised their "dark, brooding sound."
* James Brown. James Brown was another major influence on Iggy Pop. Pop has said that Brown's music was "a revelation" to him, and that he was inspired by his "funky, soulful sound."
* David Bowie. David Bowie was a close friend and collaborator of Iggy Pop. Bowie produced Pop's first two solo albums, and he co-wrote many of the songs on those albums. Pop has said that Bowie was a major influence on his music, and he has praised his "creative vision" and "experimental spirit."