"Fun House" is the second studio album by American rock band The Stooges. Released on July 7, 1970, by Elektra Records, it is considered a seminal proto-punk album. The band's lineup consisted of Iggy Pop (vocals), Ron Asheton (guitar), Dave Alexander (bass guitar), Scott Asheton (drums) and Steve Mackay (saxophone); making it the only album by the group to feature a lineup with a second guitarist.
The record was produced by Don Gallucci, and recorded in Los Angeles in May of 1970. Its sound deviates from the hard rock of the group's debut in favor of a more primitive and aggressive approach, often mixing in elements of garage rock and blues.
The album, though initially commercially unsuccessful, has since been widely recognized as one of the greatest and most influential rock albums ever recorded. Despite its heavy influence, the album was not a success upon release, only gaining that status following the rise of punk rock in the late 1970s. Its raw sound was a major influence on the punk rock genre, and it has been cited as a favorite by several significant artists in the genre.
Key tracks from "Fun House" include "Down On The Street", "Loose", "Fun House" and "1970". Despite its initial lack of commercial success, it has remained influential and is considered a classic album in the annals of rock music history.
