Deniz Tek returns to Ann Arbor: his new single was recorded at the Asheton family home - Review
Deniz Tek, who turned 74 on 10 November, is back with a new single, released once again by the Italian label Wild Honey Records. From his peaceful retreat in the Hawaiian Islands, where he grows coffee, he continues to keep his musical career alive, whilst having recently published a memoir, Full Throttle (Picador). In 2025, Deniz Tek returned to his hometown, Ann Arbor, Michigan, to record two new tracks at the family home of his late friends Ron and Scott Asheton – a place steeped in deeply personal history. It was here that The Stooges first took shape in the 1960s, and today it is home to 107 Sound, the studio where “Let ’Em Be Wrong” and “Taking Hits” were recorded. The single features two original tracks, written by Deniz and Anne Tek and recorded with his Ann Arbor-based band, Deniz Tek’s A2 Band, comprising: Deniz on guitar and lead vocals, Anne Tek on guitar and vocals, Chris Taylor on bass and vocals, and Al King on drums and vocals. Returning to his hometown, to ...