Jack White's Third Man Records is releasing a newly discovered recording of the Stooges' infamous August 8th, 1970 gig at Michigan’s Goose Lake Festival. This was the final performance by the legendary act's original lineup and featured a full-album performance of their classic 1970 LP Fun House.
The arrival of Live At Goose Lake: August 8th 1970 will mark the concert's 50th anniversary. Third Man stated about the August 7th release, “Not only is this the last ever performance of the original godhead Stooges lineup, but it is the ONLY known soundboard recording of said lineup.”
The raucous gig featured the lineup of Iggy Pop, guitarist Ron Asheton, drummer Scott Asheton and, for the final time, bassist Dave Alexander. According to legend, Alexander was deemed too drunk to play and allegedly stood onstage without touching his instrument. Pop dismissed Alexander from the Stooges after the show.
But the soundboard recording — which Third Man says was found buried in the basement of a Michigan farmhouse — rewrites the myth of Alexander’s exit, proving that the bassist did perform during the show and “manages to hold his own” throughout.
The restored and remastered Live At Goose Lake: August 8th, 1970 is available to preorder now on CD and vinyl via Third Man Records. There will also two limited-edition colored vinyl variants.