Ronald Franklin Asheton (July 17, 1948 – c. January 6, 2009) was an American guitarist, bassist and co-songwriter with Iggy Pop for the rock n roll band the Stooges. He formed the Stooges along with Pop and his brother, drummer Scott Asheton, and bassist Dave Alexander. Asheton, once ranked as number 29 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time is currently (as of December 2015) ranked at number 60.
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Full name at birth | Ronald Franklin Asheton Jr.
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Claim to fame | The Stooges
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Date of birth | 17 July 1948
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Place of birth | Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Date of death | 6 January 2009
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Age | 60 (age at death)
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Place of death | Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Occupation | Musician, songwriter, actor
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