Iggy Pop is set to be honoured with Sweden's prestigious Polar Music Prize. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in Stockholm on May 24.

A message states: "The Polar Music Prize 2022 is awarded to American rock icon, James Newell Osterberg, better known as Iggy Pop. With his era-defining group The Stooges, Iggy Pop created furious rock music by blending together blues and free jazz influences with the roar of the Michigan automotive industry.

With his courage, initiative and raw power, Iggy Pop paved the way for punk and post-punk. Groups like the Sex Pistols, Ramones, Blondie, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division and Nick Cave all followed in his footsteps.

As a solo artist, Iggy Pop has never slowed down, and has instead pushed this art form forwards for half a century. Iggy Pop is ‘the chairman of the bored’ who portrays alienation in poetic language. A wholly unique artist who personifies and embodies what rock music is about."

Watch an announcement video, featuring commentary from Iggy, below.

The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by the late Stig ”Stikkan” Anderson, one of the true greats in the history of popular music. As the publisher, lyricist and manager of ABBA, he played a key role in their enormous success. Its name stems from Anderson’s legendary record label, Polar Music.

The Polar Music Prize is one of the most prestigious and unique music prizes in the world, crossing over musical boundaries and awarded to individuals, groups and institutions in recognition of exceptional achievements.

We are proud to announce the godfather of Punk, @IggyPop, as the 2022 Polar Music Prize Laureate! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/z2CBeUJ8qk

— Polar Music Prize (@Polarmusicprize) February 8, 2022