Ron Asheton Tribute Concert Next Week

Members of the Stooges (but no Iggy), Jane's Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others will be part of the closing jam session.

By Blurt Staff

To commemorate the one-year anniversary of Ron Asheton's passing, friends, family and fans will gather on Wednesday, January 13 at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles for the 'Jam For Ron Asheton-A Tribute to the Late Guitarist of The Stooges.'

 Organized by Leanna Asheton, Ron's 18 year-old niece, the evening will feature performances by Clem Burke, Derek Stanton, Circus Boy and Night Horse.  A massive jam session with Scott Asheton, Mike Watt and Steve Mackay of The Stooges, Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Jesse Hughes (Eagles of Death Metal) and others will close out the night.

 Tickets for the 'Jam For Ron Asheton' now are available for $20.00 via The Roxy box office or at www.theroxyonsunset.com.  As Ron Asheton was an avid animal lover, proceeds from the evening will go to the Los Angeles Animal Welfare Trust Fund.

Read BLURT's tribute to Ron Asheton, "Making the Marshall Stack Swear," here.

 [Photo Credit: Robert Matheu]