ANT INVASION: A Documentary of the First Adam and the Ants Invasion

[@jamesslone6937]

I miss these days, I'm 57 and I still listen to ant music

[@mrsmooooon]

❤

[@patriciaulto6605]

Me too,57 and ever an Adam and the Ants Fan

[@mondyciappina4037]

Yeah ❤

[@JamesNames-yo3ou]

Perhaps the most underrated artist alive. Dirk Wears White Sox is probably in my top 10, def in my top 20 all-time faves, and i've worked at a record store for 10 years and have been worshipping music since I was 3.

[@JoeStunner]

My first ever gig was Adam and the Ants on the Prince Charming Revue tour in 1981. Kings of the Wild Frontier is still one of the best albums I've ever heard and stands up today. That sound was timeless and hence hasn't dated at all.

[@jas22]

I agree about "Kings" - it is a terrific album. I do not like the others much at all, I think because they were considerably less about the song elements and more with the unusual vocals. But I have been enjoying "Kings of the Wild Frontier' and their hits the last couple of weeks. I had no idea, though, that Adam had such an opinion on drugs and so forth. He was so damn cool because of that while still being expressive, unique, and quite a performer. I think the world of Marco's style of playing and how that made the songs on "Kings" what they were. Another guitarist I love who is shadowed but contributes so magnificently to his band is ironically named Marcos...Marcos Curiel of P.O.D. and The Accident Experiment (which I enjoyed much more than POD).

[@markwalsh2992]

JoeStunner I agree! Kings of the Wild Frontier is a Fantastic Album!!

[@Mr.Glitch-kq3tu]

Me too! Saw him in Albuquerque this week. Can’t believe a 69 year old man can be that energetic, sexy and sound so good! He was my first concert back in the 80’s. Such an honor to see him again ❤

[@Penelopesyoutube]

My first concert was Adam Ant at BGSU , Ohio. ❤ In the 80s

[@stormy3307]

Yes!

[@jr9249]

I didn't know it at the time as a five and six-year-old, but It turns out he was a really responsible role model for kids when he was being interviewed, in comparison to most of the other A-list singers of the time. Good for him.

[@alexiswaller3065]

While I loved enjoyed the music I wouldn’t call him a responsible role model as he was an alcoholic and drug addicted he has gotten sober and some of his drunk antics even made news here in the US

[@jjmack6563]

What utter rubbish! He never did drugs and he was never an alcoholic. He had mental health issues and a breakdown. Get your facts straight.

[@clairehamilton8900]

Adam and the Ants were the soundtrack to my childhood. Still love listening to them. Adam Ant is just awesome x

[@rogermgrdichian886]

Dog Eat Dog at 8:20 sounds amazing - what a big, ballsy sound!

[@margheritaascolano176]

True! My favorite song ❤

[@TheSpunkyKitty]

I finally got the honor of seeing Adam Ant at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee Monday night -- from the second row, no less. Absolutely fantastic show and the man is still sexy as hell at 69 years old.

[@awilliams7052]

Awesome! Here in 2024! Still amazing singer , band and music. I just wish music today wasn’t so shyte :(

[@SizzleMoonSong]

He is on tour now again ya know

[@chaoswitch1974]

There's a lot of good music, but it's just not pop music.

[@chaoswitch1974]

...I mean not top 40. You won't find it on the radio.

[@swooloo4991]

Just saw him at the Greek in Hollywood. Amazing - even at age 69.

[@scottcrainey]

Brilliant! I just saw Adam last night in Portland, Oregon, and, I tell you, he may be older, but he's list none of the charm, charisma and energy of the old days. Such a complete showman. He rocked our socks off!

[@NailHeavenAshford]

I remember seeing him in 1981 on tour and then again in 2015 in an acoustic set. He’s a lovely man.

[@sheydoll]

Just saw him on April 16th, for the first time, in Dallas. Texas!! I have been a fan since he first burst out on the scene, I was 18 years old. Telling my age, but it was on my bucket list, I can ✔️ it off !!!!

[@homeboy2166]

This mans life would make such an amazing movie.

[@markwalsh2992]

Home Boy I'd definitely pay to see that! Somebody should definitely do that!!!

[@jr9249]

Yes especially if we got to see his sex scenes. lol In his autobiography he said he had lots of "romances with countless famous actresses."

[@jennifero7189]

There is no one beautiful enough to play him

[@JamesNames-yo3ou]

They did. It's called Jubilee. 🙂

[@arctophile46]

I was there too it was amazing!!!! Adam and the drummers must have been completely exhausted! It was the first time I've seen him live even though I've been a fan since '81-'82. I agree with you 100%- I didn't want the show to end!

[@MercuryCircuit]

Legends of the Era. I don't know why they dissapeared, but while they were here they were incredible. I was only 11 when Kings of the Wild Frontier was released. I used to sneak in to my sisters bedroom when she was out and listen to it. We only had one record player, one tv and no video or computers then. Brilliant memories :)

[@paulanthony5274]

Did she ever catch you sneaking in and listening? I was 11 too I think when the album kings of the wild frontier came out. 54 now.

[@SizzleMoonSong]

Adam Ant never disappeared, he has been busy producing, he even worked with NIN & many others- and he is back on tour again

[@Ravensdrum]

I was obsessed with Adam and the Ants as a teenager, and because of them, I steered clear of alcohol and drugs. So many of my friends came to bad ends as a result of drugs and drinking, and Adam helped me avoid all of that. Now as a 56-year-old man with teenagers, I’m so grateful to Adam for having the integrity not to steer kids in the wrong direction. In that comment that he told the fan about how his parents were his best friends was amazing.

[@celestewarren8548]

Agreed 💯 per cent. A 56 yo here

[@mandystroyer]

I was at that show, too. Flew up from Texas just to see him again & meet him. This was my 3rd time seeing him since last Sept & I'm pretty sure it was the best. Each show just gets better. I sincerely hope he keeps making more music & is back again next year.

[@mrbronstein]

In my 50s and its a sobering thought to know that life will never get better than the 80s.

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Life seems better in the 80s because we were teenagers or young adults then. That was our youth. We romanticize our youth. But if you look back to the 80s, we were at the apex of the Cold War, coming out of the stagflation of the 70s and people were becoming incredibly selfish, individualist and greedy. The yuppie lived alongside Adam Ant, Billy Idol and Souixie and the Banshees. Kids today will look back in 30 or 40 years with the same fondness we have for the 80s. It’s our youth we miss. We did have a wicked time, didn’t we? 💖

[@stormy3307]

​@@tenthousanddaysofgratitudeHate to break it to you but everyone is still looking back at the 80s as the peak of humanity. Because it was. Of course it wasn't perfect, nothing is, but it's as close as we got.

[@vi-ys1ul]

@@tenthousanddaysofgratitudeI’m in my youth at 16 years old and I can tell that there was some kind of cultural shift that made life suck more for teenagers now. Social media has rotted peoples brains beyond belief. And it’s like $100-$400 to go to a concert or show of someone you like. We also live in a pop, rap, and soloist dominated era when I prefer rock and metal. Only decent thing that’s come out of this generation is some good indie artists here and there

[@dazzlejazzable]

Wow!! This is awesome :) Thanks for sharing. Damn! They were good times. And boy, Adam can still perform with that same energy and sex appeal today at 58!! After all he's been through, all he has given to us fans - he's a god damn legend!!

[@jr9249]

I saw him in 2018 and everyone was saying he looked geriatric on stage

[@celestewarren8548]

​@@jr9249 there's always one shit stirrer. No, "everyone" doesn't say that & they don't say it in 2024 either.

[@luisdominguez4307]

2023 and I still Love Adam and the Ants

[@SilverBayonet-d8k]

Same here!

[@amess0stuff89]

To whomever made this doc, excellent work! The editing, inserts, cutaways and all the other video language I've no idea about. Nothing made this tight in the early 80's, good work! Is early Adam and the Ants (music) still ahead of its time? Absolutely. This is how far we haven't come, lol

[@noway1635]

They were so different at the time. Adam (Stuart) was very handsome and suited the make up. The twin drums made their music unique.

[@steveruffhead1906]

Two of the best drummers of the early 80's in my opinion and Marco is a great guitarist never saw them live wish i had i still have both albums and the Antmusic Prince Charming and Stand and Deliver on vinyl loved their attitude and energy plus the general groove of their music Antmusic for sex people Sex music for Ant people

[@paulanthony5274]

Get on your knees and hear the insect prayer. Dirk wears white soxxxx

[@helenb6399]

I can't believe he came 2nd in a poll behind Sting! For me he was the sexiest man of the 80's.

[@thecapricorn11]

yeah but sting is blonde 🙄

[@pinkyndebrain4578]

I showed my daughter the inner sleeve to Adam’s “Strip” album. You see? I told her, Respect the 80’s!

[@helenb6399]

@@pinkyndebrain4578 Yes quite. I'm afraid he doesn't hold the fascination for me he once did however..

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Meatloaf

[@garryhepburn5790]

I was joint 1st !

[@malcolmrobinson53]

When punk became new romantics. The first album (Kings of the wild frontier) I saved my pocket money up for in 1981!

[@takealeftatthelight5284]

I love how he acknowledges the Burundi and other tribes' influence in his music and how much percussion he has in his sound.

[@SteveAFCLondon]

Brings back good memories. Loved The Ants.

[@benbryson6598]

Kings of the wild frontier was a shockingly unique album

[@robynevans1287]

WOW! Thank you for sharing this!! LOVED every minute of it!!

[@davidwilliams8728]

I lived in a very small rural town in the 80’s but heard Adam & the Ants on public radio where they played the entire Kings of the Wild Frontier album & I still have the cassette where I recorded it. Since bought the real cassette, the album & CD versions. If it wasn’t for my brother moving to New York in 1980 I might not have known about them.

[@erichani1]

back then there was no cellphones or internet so we had camaras to take pictures good memories!!!

[@michaelbarton5273]

Agreed .. and bliss

[@iiellsush9976]

17 and positive I was born in the wrong generation, although I do follow new bands Adam and the ants are what keeps me happy and really in my comfort zone♥️♥️

[@KhtBreyer]

EllxAnt same here!

[@MontagZoso]

You have excellent taste! I have loved them since 1981. ❤️

[@irisbjones]

Ant people are for always :)

[@CatherineComerford-n8b]

He was better looking than Sting.I likef his music back in the 1980s.great songs and great singer.He had good style in clothes and I liked his face makeup.hes also a good actor.Hes still very handsome today.I still listen to his songs now in 2024.

[@sylviegamboa106]

Adam had such great style back then he was gorgeous 😍

[@celestewarren8548]

Still is!

[@msalee482]

come on a right and left handed drummer all on the same stage? genius

[@LadiAnt]

Absolutely WONDERFUL!!! Thanks so much for sharing this :)

[@richardcarlington9988]

I remember seeing this on my TV when it originally aired! Thank you! Didn't know I was gay 'til I saw Adam...soooo handsome.

[@Sombre_Moon_sistermoon]

Love this ❤thnx for posting . I’ve met Adam 3 times . 10 yrs ago during a tour twice in 2 wks infact! It’s true he’s a gentleman ! Also at the Apollo Dirk wears white Sox show he made a joke on stage to me and singled me out saying ‘are you sensitive love ‘?! Is your boyfriend sensitive ? He chuckled then said ‘get another boyfriend then !!’ Before I could answer! Sooo funny 🤣 it was being filmed for the dvd BUT it got cut out which was a shame . His mum was in the audience that night Adam told us ! They say Adam never forgets his fans faces I really believe that . Adam you are the best . I must write to him again soon as seeing him in November Bristol gig ❤❤❤

[@tr1522]

saw them in Cleveland in 1984....great show and the double drum kits vibrated through your whole body. And man, did they bring out the pretty girls!!!

[@nitzerebbandflow]

My favourite since I was 3 years old 🖤 his songs are as fresh today as ever 🖤

[@denamartinez9005]

very smart sexy Adam. if other Rockers would have took his advice on drugs, they might still be alive.

[@Chad_Dabal]

I was searching for an actual ant documentary but this'll do

[@ikemachamer7904]

I never got to see Adam and the Ants but I did see Adam with his new band four yrs. ago in Philadelphia and it was a really great show. Great band , great performance.

[@namafarm]

this is a treasure. Thank you

[@rtphotos4691]

I was at a charity benefit on the HMS Belfast about 10 years ago and there were all these well known people there. The music for the evening was Adam Ant and Hawkwind of all people. It was a funny line-up. I was talking to a friend there when Adam Ant arrived. I glanced over and said to my friend, "hey, it's Adam Ant." He heard me. He was cool and went down into the bowels of the ship to get ready to play. I hung around on the deck and after he was done playing, he walked by with his arm around a very pretty Asian woman. As they walked by, she said to him, "you dropped your guitar when you were finished!" Without missing a beat, he looked right at me and said to her, "that's rock and roll, baby." 😂

[@luciuscorneliussullafelix5846]

One of the offsprings from the Bromley Contingent and Malcolm and Viviens Entourage. From Punk direct into the Pop Business . You cant deny Jordans influence when it comes to the way they dressed themselves fur Sucess

[@0x0abb]

Love this sound, the first time I heard Adam and the Ants was after I saw on MTV, Adam Ant, which you know is the same sound but with a different name. The sound of Stand and Deliver, Dog Eat Dog, Kings of the Wild Frontier, Friend or Foe...there are so many but man! The look was so new and it still is!

[@bethcoddington2150]

"Your parents are your BEST FRIENDS." Well, they're your parents, not your friends, but I loved the sentiment. Trust your parents. They're cool. No Drugs, no alcohol. Never compromise values for anyone. A wonderful role model. I found Adam on MTV. He was so authentic, kind and GORGEOUS! LOL He's still a lovely human and man and he's still touring in 2024! Good for you, Adam! 💕💕

[@johnhintz4760]

Adam Ant and Joe Strummer Kept Me going in 80's..

[@BenCulture]

+John Hintz They both had debut albums which were significantly altered for U.S. editions, and IMO the U.S. editions were better ... but of course I'd say that, because those were the editions I heard first.

[@Phil144gbp]

Bloody love them dirk wears white socks got me hooked ,im 53 now 🎶

[@andrewmunczenski3632]

just saw him in concert in Atlanta. great show.

[@raistrickt]

great find ... never seen that before

[@Lani012]

Omg! This is a true gem! Thank you for sharing :)

[@Gusssugs]

For someone who has traveled with mental health issues in his life, he interviewed well. Ant Music!

[@celestewarren8548]

It's 99.9% great interviews with Adam. The remainder covers just the rough (much later) period. 2024 is certainly his year - rocking USA & UK.

[@dazauto1400]

I never realised Adam & The Ants were massive in America. I always thought it was a UK thing.

[@mschirmersf]

My first concert was in 1984. The Strip Tour. Brilliant.

[@MontagZoso]

Me too! Seattle. ❤️👍

[@Alice-ov3rd]

I still can’t believe this amazing artist and band is underrated and they were before my time. They need to make a movie about him.

[@karenclinton4233]

marc warren would be brilliant as adam ant if there looking for someone to play him in a film just look at the resemblance .

[@thestr8person]

I was too young to know that Adam and the ants were worldwide. I just knew they were huge in England and everyone at my school loved them. Sheesh I was 9 years old and had every record, and I do mean EVERY record!! I got all his early punk stuff aswell for £11 in the Friday ad. Probably worth a lot more now as they were all mint. His first album was weird and some singles like "Young Parisians" were just horrible but "car trouble" and the first antmusic 12" e.p. was ok

[@paulanthony5274]

Ahh yes the Dirk wears white sox album.

[@33siae]

It's Been a Life Long Obsession of mine its Ridiculous..

[@ThePesteve]

Just saw him play in New Orleans. Incredible!

[@donnawelham7595]

love adam and the ants ♡

[@tlcrf80mins73]

Nothing better than Dog Eat Dog played at 90mph!

[@Sam-ic6wh]

Sure beats Taylor Swift

[@Tazz77]

Wonder what became of those fans they interviewed.

[@paulanthony5274]

I remember back in the early 80s when kings of the wild frontier came out and it was number 1 in the album charts for months on end. They were massive and it was kind of a novelty with the look and i think that's why today the music hasn't carried through the same as other bands back them. You rarely hear them on the radio like you do other artist back then even though they were massive for a while with tracks like Dog eat dog, Ant Music, Kings of the wild frontier, Prince charming and stand and deliver.

[@captaincomputaa]

They were good,they should make a comeback!

[@celestewarren8548]

Never went away

[@willswalkingwest7267]

He's so much fun. Love him.

[@yomper1967]

Grew up listening to ant was gutted he stopped so early

[@BenCulture]

My favorite Adam and the Ants album is _Dirk Wears White Sox,_ but I don't think that version of the band was as talented as the next one; they were just very creative and Adam had great songs. I heard the American edition first, and when I got the full CD edition (many years later), which had all the songs on it, I realized what was originally released in the UK was a very different album, and sadly not as good. It's incredible how he came back from major career changes to such tremendous success. Had to LOL at some of those kids, though -- they don't know what they're talking about, they just love the music, but they don't know why. Just say that!

[@derekbradbury749]

Ben Culture I listened to Dirk Wears White Sox hot of the press. Little old Stuart asked me to design the album cover and set out the lyrics. Lovely lad old Stewy. Lovely boy. Way back in 1979.

[@glennvage]

@@derekbradbury749 ...and your style complimented ours perfectly.thank you Derek.without you and other lesser known collaboators,the london cult scene would have died when sid turned up..! cheers mate

[@pibly7784]

He definitely had a unique sound.

[@Noodles37UK]

Frankly always wanted him without make up, "dry faced "as i called it back in '81 aged 13. Goddard was always an intelligent man, clever lyrically , musically. A bit of a director really. Good old Marco.

[@WVMothman]

I was in Jr. High school when Kings came out, where I lived in West Virginia people just didn't get it?. I played it in the school library and it wasn't a good reception. By the time Goody Two Shoes came out everybody was on the bandwagon.

[@beverlybradley5485]

By the time goody two shoes came out, he was on his way out here in Britain, America is always behind the curve when it comes to British bands, people think that you have to make it in America to get on in the music industry, but Adam Ant was releasing music in the 70’s as he was a punk & actor, making his debut in the film Jubilee.

[@Sjobeck7]

Marvelous Dahling!

[@dt7449]

The music still stands up today

[@Newwaverose]

Brilliant!!

[@alfredoobregon2618]

Su música y estilo fue único. Utilizar vientos, dos baterías son lo.maximo. Se adelantó a su época

[@BabyKetan3-wk1bc]

2024 thx 4 video

[@andrewc2491]

When I was 10 years old in 1980, I dressed up like Adam Ant and went trick or treating. Enough said.

[@caitlynamber9]

I'm not used to seeing his face without the white stripe, haha

[@jake888999]

amazing adam and the ants doc at the zenith of there carrear if the band had stuck it out for a few more years they would have conquered america and the rest of the world but adam follows his own path and god bless him for that deep respectx

[@jr9249]

Oh Adam and the Ants and then Adam Ant were HUGE here during the 81-82 school year and were the biggest musical act that year.

[@celestewarren8548]

😂 Yeesh! 🙄 Adam and the Ants DID conquer the world. Massive! Look into it.

[@NBM3]

"PRESS DARLINGS" !!! Such a killer ...as are they all !!!

[@Peter_Cetera]

The Burundi sound makes the difference!

[@joeyswirly9551]

Whats the first song playing in the beginning

[@claudiaandrealavigna1107]

Ant Music

[@wretch1]

A total phenomenon

[@Misfit6mm]

Inspired people from Michael Jackson to trent reznor

[@legolesscheese-wheel69]

what a honey then and now :)

[@SpicyMctyson]

Wow this was great. I was unaware of the ants anti drug stance

[@nyahanan]

I was in love with the Cure, so I missed Adam and the Ants! For depressive mood, Cure is the best!😅😊😂

[@Kelly14UK]

Nah. Goddard was better looking than Sting. 01:25

[@Kelly14UK]

I'm just biased : D

[@pollymotley5041]

No contest! Can't believe Sting topped the list. Wonder if that's accurate as I seem to remember Adam usually coming in at No. 1 on those sort of things.

[@thedrinkinggamemaker9749]

@@pollymotley5041 we also thought Thatcher was our best bet

[@santiagoferrando9847]

Loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee uuuuuuuu Adam !!!

[@victoriangirl83]

I'm in love

[@stuartmorley3836]

Funking Excellent!

[@rickneal4967]

Ladies and gentlemen....the 80s.

[@Fazzassuperbabies]

I loved Adam ant but I was more into Madonna, Duran Duran, culture club, billy idol, wham, and prince. Adam is definitely a very good looking man, very yummy, and he reminds me of Johnny depp, they dress the same, have tattoos, wear a lot of rings, and have the same hair, wear the same glasses. I also didn’t know he dated heather Graham.

[@beverlybradley5485]

He was Captain Jack Sparrow way before Johnny Depp, he’s dressed like this for years, he’s older than Depp.

[@Crashed2023]

16:13 Aborigionally?? Just love that sooond!

[@TheSaxoniaVictim]

great.thx

[@austin_harrouff]

We've gone from punks promoting clean-living to pop-poseurs promoting eating azz.

[@thecapricorn11]

i asked my father buy me kings of the wild frontier when i was 12 for valentines day

[@stationsixtyseven67]

0:29 is that Miss Fierce?!!! MO!!!!!

[@drewdavis4614]

So we'll spoken and just so refreshing compared to all that waa happening then...❤😊

[@tommy-fu5sz]

No one is good looking enough to play Adam Ant in a movie. I also want to point out how hard it is to create a new kind of music as he did. Incrediby original and literally un-copy-able, Adam Ant. Well done mate.

[@fatovamingus]

Timothee Chalamet

[@jess.1962]

Yes​@@fatovamingus

[@dougmedina4619]

All those kids are now in their 50's! 😅

[@jameshiers9679]

Yes, yes we are!