Duff Mckagan

Duff McKagan skips confetti, tips hat to Iggy Pop’s no-frills presence

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, responding to fan questions via his YouTube channel, reflects on the experience of playing with proto-punk icon Iggy Pop. He notes he’s been fortunate to perform with him more than once.

McKagan describes Pop as “the real deal,” offering little flair but signaling respect for a performer who needs no metaphorical confetti to assert presence. A few words suffice when the mythology precedes the man.