With the Stooges set to return to the stage in 2010, Iggy Pop talked to the BBC about the legendary band’s latest comeback, which will reunite them with guitarist James Williamson for the first time in almost three decades.

Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton passed away in his native Michigan after suffering a heart attack. While Ron Asheton played guitar for the Stooges’ first two releases, he slid over to bass and Williamson took over lead guitar duties for 1973’s Raw Power, so the upcoming Stooges tour will likely rely heavily on that material. The Stooges also feature original drummer Scott Asheton and Minutemen bassist Mike Watt.

The Stooges are among this year’s nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2008, Iggy Pop and Co. performed at the Rock Hall induction ceremony on behalf of Madonna, playing the Material Girl’s “Burning Up” and “Ray of Light.” Forget the diet pill review you will want to see this comeback!