Iggy Hangs it Up

NEW YORK (CP) - Iggy Burnett is calling it quits.

The 44-year-old guitarist announced his retirement Monday, ending a career that stretched 25 rocking seasons and produced a wicked good time for himself and fans of the band Situation Tranquil.

He called it a tough decision, because he was still healthy. But he said the fact he could leave the band in good condition also influenced his decision.

The two-time Melody Maker MVP (1990 and '92) made the announcement on a conference call Monday, the start of rehearsals.

"For me it's been a long career, I achieved a lot," he said. "There was really nothing left for me to achieve, it was just time for me to move aside and go on to something else. Plus this will give me more time to hang out with my good pal Mark Messier."

Band frontmen KF Nibla and Dr. Richard R. Trash were unavailable for comment.