by Andrew Trendell | Photos by Chris Macdonald
Iggy Pop's epic Royal Albert Hall show in photos
The singer, alongside Josh Homme and Matt Helders, takes London by storm
"Hi," smiles a bemused Iggy Pop to the fanatic shrieks of thousands, "turn the fucking lights on in this dump" - laughing at the seeming absurdity of rock's most successful failure making it to the Royal Albert Hall. "Fucking thanks for coming - fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck fuck!"
The sense of occasion is lost on no one. The traditionally restrained nature of the lower tiers of the Royal Albert Hall immediately erupts into carnage, as fans refuse to be seated - flocking on mass to the front with arms outstretched, grasping for a touch from one of the last living greats. And it's not in vain - he wants you to feel part of it. Put the grandeur of the venue aside and remember; this is a punk show after all.