Scott and his guitarist brother Ron Asheton were members of the band along with frontman Iggy Pop.

The drummer passed away on Saturday (March 15) of undisclosed causes, five years after the death of his brother Ron.

Tributes poured in from musicians, comedians and many other notable figures, but the most heartfelt came from Iggy Pop himself.

“IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
My dear friend Scott Asheton passed away last night.

Scott was a great artist, I have never heard anyone play the drums with more meaning than Scott Asheton. He was like my brother. He and Ron have left a huge legacy to the world. The Ashetons have always been and continue to be a second family to me.

My thoughts are with his sister Kathy, his wife Liz and his daughter Leanna, who was the light of his life.

Iggy Pop”

Sad times indeed.

Here’s something to remember him by.