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Iggy Pop Revives "Punkrocker" at Portland Festival, Thanks Superman!

7/30/2025

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Iggy Pop electrified the crowd at Portland's Project Pabst festival with a live debut of "Punkrocker," nearly 20 years after its release. The song's resurgence, thanks to its inclusion in James Gunn's Superman film, thrilled fans. Pop celebrated its renewed significance, declaring, “Superman is the best friend you could have,” making the performance a memorable highlight in his storied career.

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Iggy Pop electrified the crowd at Portland's Project Pabst festival with a live debut of "Punkrocker," nearly 20 years after its release. The song's resurgence, thanks to its inclusion in James Gunn's Superman film, thrilled fans. Pop celebrated its renewed significance, declaring, “Superman is the best friend you could have,” making the performance a memorable highlight in his storied career.