The Weirdness is the fourth
studio album by American proto-punk band
The Stooges. It was released on 6 March 2007. It is the first studio album of new material The Stooges have released since
Raw Power (1973), and is also the final album to feature Ron Asheton, who died in early 2009. The album features founding members
Iggy Pop (vocals),
Ron Asheton (guitar), and
Scott Asheton (drums) along with new band member
Mike Watt (bass guitar), formerly of
Minutemen, and returning guest musician
Steve Mackay (saxophone), who appeared on The Stooges' 1970 album,
Fun House.