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The Stooges 

Considered the godfathers of punk, the Stooges pioneered a raw unabashed sound that would be later catogorized as proto-Punk, punk, and punk rock.

Fronted by the infamous Iggy Pop and original backed by the underappreciated talents of guitarist Ron Asheton, Drummer Scott Asheton, and Bassist Dave Alexander. The Stooges were original found by an Elektra spokesman who was on location to sign the MC5. The Stooges opened for them that night and (with the support of the MC5) also got a contract with Elektra. After their self-titled release (1969) and the followup Fun House (1970) Elektra droped the Stooges for lack of record sales.

In 1972 Iggy meet David Bowie who then had them signed to Columbia. The lineup changed to include James Williamson on guitar with Ron Asheton takeing over Bass, and Scott Asheton remaining on drums. In 1973 Raw Power was released to the traditional lack of sales ending the Stooges for good. Iggy Pop continued working with David Bowie to make solo recordings but none matched the raw energy present on the Stooges' records.

In 2003 Iggy Pop reunited Ron and Scott Asheton for a few songs on his album Skull Ring and a subsequent tour.
The Stooges by levicom July 29, 2005
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three stooges 

When you slap a woman's breasts like Moe slaps Larry and Curly. A swipe from the side, hitting one boob then the other. Then back the other way. Then tapping the top quickly while saying "Woopwoopwoop" with an optional "Why I oughta".
Tyler was so much fun in bed last night. He gave me the three stooges until my nipples were rock-hard and then fucked me to multiple orgasms.
three stooges by Senator Daschle January 25, 2010

The Stooges 

Kickass proto punk band. Jello Biafra refers to them as one of his influences when first getting into punk rock.
The Stooges by Klause May 6, 2005

The Stooges 

Not to be confused with the Three Stooges, The Stooges were a truly groundbreaking band and the godfathers of punk. They helped give rise to Iggy Pop, a legend of punk and one of the greatest frontmen around. Mick Jagger and Alice Cooper both take pages out of Iggy's book. Their influence can be best seen in bands like the MC5, the Ramones, The Damned, and most recently Velvet Revolver.
Man, I would rather listen to the Stooges any day over that Good Charlotte shit
The Stooges by oscar wilde February 14, 2005
A word used commonly by Yilmaz-the greatest human being of all time.
No mercy for stooges
stooge by Motherbird7 June 13, 2015

The Three Stooges 

1. A famous threesome of men who would poke each other in the eyes, pluck each other's eyebrows, and do other hilarious acts.
2. The main difference between men and women.
1. Dude, the three stooges are so funny!
2. Honey, why don't you like the three stooges?