# “Touched the world”: the singer Iggy Pop called the last great rock star

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/touched-the-world-the-singer-iggy-pop-called-the-last-great-rock-star/
- Published: 2026-11-03T22:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T22:55:47+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/singer-iggy-pop-called-the-last-great-rock-star/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Iggy Pop called Kurt Cobain the last great rock star.
- He praised Cobain’s raw performances and emotional reach.
- A UK study found only 8% of artists are working-class.

## Summary

Iggy Pop has described Kurt Cobain as the last rock star to create a profound emotional impact on young people around the world. His praise presents Cobain as a rare, unpolished figure whose music reached beyond celebrity and connected with people at a deep level.

Pop recalled Cobain’s energetic performances and powerful voice, comparing his cultural role to Chuck Berry’s in “Johnny B. Goode”. He said Cobain came from a rural background without family support and reached a large audience without the gloss of Hollywood. The article questions whether later artists have made a similar impact, and notes a UK study finding that only 8% of artists come from working-class backgrounds.

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