Cult Joan Rivers Show 1988.mpg

[@missmax73]

Ian being competely adorable. Comes over as very shy & genuinely nice. "Love you Dad"-how lovely.

[@rosanadacunhaperes8208]

My Babies

[@twinsmm1]

Ian is definitely in my list of rock's most distinctive vocalists.

[@klausrain111]

Yeah, he's great! Enjoys himself and is very sweet.Guy doesn't hold himself back! He can hardly contain himself! don't know why they weren't a bigger deal than they turned out to be.So cool his dad called, Dad must be very proud!

[@stephenpiccone447]

Ian Astbury was and still IS great. Such a voice.

[@kristymaufroy2405]

Yes he is!!!

[@Ireallywantedthatuniquehandle]

I always thought Ian had the most gorgeous hair.... Luscious locks ... Gorgeous man...

[@deniseloidepieri1333]

2023 and still loving The Cult...

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

'25 now I'm with Ya just missed tour at Muckleshoot Washington State woo hoo

[@mapndo2337]

2025​@@JoeJones-yx5be

[@bodguard1988]

This shows how Fuckin cool Joan was. Obviously she didn't listen to the bands music but she was cool enough to setup a call from Ian's Dad and she was cool to the band. Joan was a Class Act. And the Cult Still Kick Ass!

[@barbpence8784]

Bigger Foot Yes Joan was a class act she was definitely a woman of the World miss her💔

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

She was. Woman of the world. Just played along with Ian’s dad, Robert, calling to wish Ian Happy Birthday. Bless them. And Ian even blushes...

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

I wasn't sure 100 percent I liked her till found this in what '25

[@msmoniz]

That's a nice moment for Ian I'm sure. His dad was calling from from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada(where I live) where Ian spent his mid teens and where his dad continued to live. Especially touching since his dad would die a few years later from cancer. His dad is buried here so Ian does still have a permanent connection to Hamilton and as he has stated in many an interview, Hamilton and visiting Six Nations Reserve and the native friends he made here had a huge impact on him as a person and artist.

[@mountainstartemple6041]

Add to that that Ian's mother died of cancer while he was a teenager in Ontario ... it surely left a huge mark on him .... I read some interviews of him talking about that... perhaps it explains some of his more complex lyrics and ideas

[@FLICKOFF1000]

Michael Moniz Then, is he Canadian then?

[@msmoniz]

FLICKOFF1000 No, British. He was born in England and grew up there until his parents moved the family(minus an older brother) to Canada(Hamilton, ON). After his teens, he moved back to England and ended up forming The Cult there. I odn't think he ever ended up taking Canadian citizenship.

[@whaddefuxx]

+Michael Moniz Younger brother, actually...Ian was the oldest of the 3 siblings

[@ChrisCorkum]

Dudes, thank you sooo much for bringing up his Father/Mother's history, I had always been very curious about their history.

[@howlingwmn]

I was in the audience!! I remember waiting all day at Fox Studios to make sure I got in. Thank you for posting this!

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

That's Insane. Good Job.

[@brendaandersondillinger7120]

Look at that smile Ian has, my gosh, he could light the world.

[@OthO67]

He is lighting the world.

[@sarahtonen4873]

he's just lovely. totally authentic I hear he's a Buddhist

[@laural1784]

Brenda Dillinger yes, when Ian smiles, it is prescious!

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

He still is. He might be a killer Rock God, but he still loves his dad. Aw...

[@klausrain111]

He does light the world

[@veronicaleonsoffia1223]

He blushes,,, and has the most devastating beautiful smile

[@barbpence8784]

Verónica León Soffia Oh yes he's pure sweetness no doubt 🎤💕💕

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

He’s adorable. A rock star on stage, a down to earth, shy, Midlands lad.

[@klausrain111]

Also radiates sweetness which his dad nurtured.his dad is a proud one!

[@klausrain111]

I once heardd him say people don't wanna get in a fight with him cause he goes slightly wack, now I see why, he has to protect them teeeth!

[@klausrain111]

@@willowmadhuridixit8991 is Scotand considered Midlands?

[@U2HL]

Billy pick up the phone:"i'm busy "lol The phonecall: "i love you too dad"...AWW,so sweet Ian!😍Not only they produce great music, they are so humble with a good sense of humor,i like that!L❤VE you guys!🎵🎶🎤🎸🥁

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

Duffy I guess part of the Prank

[@lindaluedtke577]

This is such a sweet and precious moment in time. So touching! Wish I could go back to my favorite decade. Watching this just gives me another reason to love Ian. His beautiful, charming smile melts my heart and sends me reeling! I could gaze upon this beautiful man-child forever!

[@valhalla7408]

espada9 Kid Chaos, the bassist in the Samhain t-shirt (he wore it throughout the 1988 tour, I saw them in San Diego opening for Billy Idol) is now in his final year at NYU's Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, subsequent to getting his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, all after conquering dyslexia. Sometime next year his new professional name will be Stephen Harris, M.D. Pretty cool!

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Very cool info...thank you for sharing!

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

Hey Valhalla that hits hard wish I had seen this comment. Was he a guest bassist or THE bassist either way I'm in late fifties my undergrad buddy went to NYU med from Wash. state but I was playing the album too much wow.

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

Oh on top of that I am talking to my best h.s. buddy again dyslexic I have all his letters. Doing great. I don't check Joe Jones that's just fake but this is mind blowing to a Cult 4 decade fan of you answer

[@kayeess9905]

I stayed up late and snuck downstairs to record this on the VCR (no timer back then). I watched it over and over just because it was soooo sweet.

[@thenightporter]

Same 😂. Imagine having to sneak for something as innocent as that. I think I was 17 at the time.

[@kayeess9905]

@@thenightporter I was 15!

[@thenightporter]

@@kayeess9905 good times, eh? I so miss the 80s. 😔

[@thenightporter]

@@kayeess9905 man, I miss those ages of 15-17. I remember there was a show on our local independent station (which became Fox) and during summer vacation on 1983 they had a national show called "Hot." It came on M-Th at 11 PM or so and it was the top 5 or 10 songs in the country that day. I distinctly remember was the first time I saw this awesome video of this female singer I absolutely wanted to look like and dress like! The video was "Borderline" and she was about to become an international superstar. After that my parents would have been asleep and I would sneak down at 11.30 every so often to watch Letterman. Nowadays I can barely stay awake when Kimmel or Colbert come on at 10.30 😂

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

​@@thenightporterIm so old can't read that large paragraph but am absolutely with ya. FYI if too long people can't read literally

[@TheRippper]

Absolutely THE COOLEST CULT moment ever!!!!!! Way to cool. Reminds me of my son, Ian. I love him like Ian's Dad loves him. No matter where or what they are doing.

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

You nailed it good you are a Cult dude like me and he knows that. Yea I just discovered this what a moment I am digging out my Album.

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

Aw... a phone call from his dad on his birthday. Ian’s adorable here.

[@pepper1188]

Beautiful talented Brits, you can tell that call meant alot, he's adorable.

[@espada9]

You can't go wrong with a bass player who wears a Samhain t-shirt.

[@rscottsandberg9303]

That would be Kid Chaos

[@MrGiorgioud]

Now Dr. Chaos, if you please...

[@devinthierault]

@@MrGiorgioud "you guys wanna make some real motherfucking bass money?"

[@cohenterry717]

Ian is a great vocalist and the Cult are a superb band - especially the early stuff

[@sarahtonen4873]

this just made my heart swell

[@infowazz]

i love blasting their music and seeing peoples' faces as i drive around lol

[@guardiaomer]

My favorite band until I die!

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

Still your favorite? I just found this video probably mine too

[@guardiaomer]

@JoeJones-yx5be Yes! I have been a lot into Danzig (similar vocals and style, I guess), but the cult is still my favorite. I'm very conservative musically. Just dig those old gems all the time

[@jojoheartspaypay]

*AWARD WINNING* AND JOAN YOU ARE STILL MISSED!!

[@johnwatts8346]

i remember back in about '86> my best mate introduced me to the cult, and i introduced him to zeppelin, win win!

[@klausrain111]

I completely missed these guys in the 80s or whenever. They're freakin great! Energy, humor, intelligence, great songs! Cool looking.Ian's one of a kind! Love the guy!

[@nameprivate4287]

Ian is extremely talented and a genuinely nice person ! Love this band so much !!!!!

[@tzt1182]

I used to crank this album on my way to surf. It would just get me pumped for that day's session. Love is still my favorite album though.

[@theartfuldodger935]

"What is your name?" "My name? Gee, I knew it this mornin'".

[@brookegoslin]

That voice knocks your socks off wohhhhhhhhhhhhhh . Kick Ass Band .

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

Did you have to edit add an h ha.

[@petehernandez1476]

How freakin' cool is that!? Just got to see these guys a few weeks ago and they absolutely destroyed it!! GREAT BAND!!

[@Stormyweld05]

Aww, this actually brought a tear to my eye. Lovely.

[@musicmaven1966]

Super Kool that they covered "Steppenwolf" !!

[@tgifhounds]

Always loved Joan, such a cool thing to do; The Cult rocks.

[@tomdonahue4224]

I remember seeing the Cult in the late 1980's and thinking they looked and sounded like they should have been the House band for the movie "Lost Boys."

[@susanxyz5730]

I love Joan and so cool to see The Cult

[@MrDantres]

Fabulous! One of the bands of my life!

[@ChannelSteph]

So beautifully raw. Love this! Thanks for posting!

[@s.a.g.8131]

So cute. It's sexy how respectful he is to his father.

[@Ian2belle]

fernandoconti- i remember seeing this live in TV and being blown away. Truly an amazing clip!

[@klausrain111]

Born to be wild. Not an easy song to cover. When it came out it was immediately one of the hardest rockers ever.

[@klausrain111]

Come on Lil' Devil, Be my Lil' Angel! What a great song! I guess a few of us have known some chicks like that, right?

[@silasmarner7894]

Jamie Stewart playing rythmn guitar for the Electric. Saw him play with the band in Oct 2013 for a few songs on the Electric revisited tour - love it!

[@nancycoffman5707]

I am glad Ian's dad called him on his birthday 🎂🎉.

[@adamvhette4849]

Back when rock was HARD and talk shows were raw and unpredictable! "Coming up next George Carlin!" Fuk yea \m/

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

Adam Vhette fucking love George. He was the man.

[@alrightspider9930]

They broke the mold after Joan

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

Crazy in 25 I almost had it but now gotta watch Carlin? And these gal fans LONG comments but read them can't SEE! The days. Can't think of a rock band.

[@PaulsPatio]

That’s great to see and hear! ❤❤❤❤ ❤ Thanks for sharing it.

[@rognroll2786]

Ian has charisma through the roof…

[@Snipes-76]

Yea he was a stud , no doubt. Great frontman.

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

I love this recording! It is one of my favourites! However this recording is from 1987 not '88 as you said in your introduction about this post Ian2belle. It clearly states it at the end of this video...1987...

[@bolidst7928]

Wow, this is heavy...ol man Astbury on the phone

[@ThePierchristian]

Thanks for this video!

[@dlh032766]

The entire band seemed like such sweet guys. I think Joan was feelin them. Rita def was.

[@patrickmcleod111]

**It's stunning how much their musical and physical image changed over a period of just 2-3 years! Watch and listen to music videos from 1985's "Love" album, and compare it with their very next album(Electric) and the following one(Sonic Temple).**

[@martygras378]

The original Electric album was similar to Love, then they got Rick Rubin to produce it, and he stripped it down, made Electric raw.

[@jadeshannon5583]

Great singer..

[@reeblite]

Their heavy metal sound and high energy was the sexiest of the pack. Local hair bands played their songs in the eighties in clubs and the dance floor was full of smiles and game. Up there with my favorite all time bands. Funny how music speed gets faster over time. This sounds so slow now. Same with Zep and Metallica. Remember when they were considered speed metal? It's so weird. Wish I had seen the Cult live back in the day.

[@reeny151]

It is Ian 51st Birthday today he was born May 14 1962

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

I pulled a groin muscle watching this 40 years after seeing them in concert oops can't do that.

[@REDWASP777]

Joan getting ALL THOSE SWEET KISSES FROM THE CULT!!!!!

[@rickg8015]

Billy rockin’ that Gretsch!

[@zoso1980]

Stories abound that Rick Rubin told Billy that the Gretsch was banished for a Les Paul on the first day of the Electric sessions.

[@sebastiaooliveira5189]

Tocante à sua história e admirável sua força

[@lorianne4608]

Love his voice. Sonic Temple is my way favorite plus this song. How cute is Joan, really? Now can we talk?

[@jameskozlowski7409]

Gotta luv revisiting the days of yor!

[@eliamefontana9560]

❤🎉 love him. He is amazing

[@musictrajectory]

The bass player with a Samhain shirt on, love it!

[@whamsie4022]

Gone are the days when hard rock was mainstream music.

[@sabrinadurando4498]

These are the Cult i love more!

[@natashavanbeurden8667]

This is so sweet. Big man, little heart.

[@davidoverstreet6900]

Great video.

[@CaribSurfKing1]

"But I dont want to be a pirate"

[@thegorn68]

Is Joan holding up a book with Mother Angelica from EWTN fame at the 5:54 mark? Weird! Was she a guest with The Cult? LOL! What a trip that would've been.

[@dinoc734]

just when you think Ian Astbury was born from some demon, his pops calls

[@wangobango299]

I wonder if Ian Astbury's shirt was the inspiration for the Seinfeld episode titled "puffy shirt"...?

[@wildflower514]

This is the sweetest thing ever.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

04:48 "May I ask? You have a father?"🤣😂😆

[@ADDISON857]

Happy Birthday IAN🙏👄I’m KISSES, kisses you very🙏IAN smileys, Wouahhhh, so great Man 🙏👄

[@chery.8141]

Oooh a interview too! 😀

[@alisonfoster6300]

Ian Astbury is so talented and what a hottie! LOVE

[@carriesnider6076]

I think i can thank Joan Rivers for my Cult infatuation. Rain was good, but so is this! Wink

[@metledsabbsthica]

LOVE

[@michaelwilson2340]

Nice to see Jamie going back to his guitar roots.

[@juliecummings2706]

My man Ian Astbury ❤️🔥

[@56guinevere1]

love U Ian

[@soundrevolver886]

Electric kicks ass. Best album of the 80s.

[@oc8176]

I heard these guys live at Leeds Uni in 1990. It's bizarre how studio they sound / sound here. I think there are very few bands that can do that. As I say, I heard them, never saw them. Listened outside the gig. You should never meet your heroes. :>)

[@bolidst7928]

NO FUKIN WUN sounds remotely close to Astbury-one of the true originals-the voice

[@purplepie1234]

That was so adorable cx love the cult

[@michaellappin3843]

Ian is a god. I am convinced. again.

[@JoeJones-yx5be]

Could be. This year he broke up a first row choking fight jumped off stage, and is persistent about looking into himself and passing what he learns to others

[@monteiroalessandro9326]

Po comprei esse album muito bom vinil.

[@THEBANDIT7979]

In 1988 and 1989 this was the best Rock n roll band on the planet.

[@SRSOS2]

I once met Joan Rivers. I told her how funny I thought she was and how much I admired her. She said "Back off, before I slice you up a treat with this stiletto." Just goes to show, you never know.

[@christinafrch904]

LOVE THE CULT. :-p

[@veronicaleonsoffia1223]

What a cutie

[@klausrain111]

Yeah, he radiates sweetness and true/pure love the unconditional kind

[@billperspic2479]

Oh and great Rock Star poses !!

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

too many closing credits on this video

[@herrbrucvald6376]

Love The Cult. Ian is a tad rough live, but great still....

[@melanievela7693]

Love Joan

[@pieramarinilli2800]

Ian ❤️❤️❤️

[@ivorytower99]

That was a pretty raucous clip!

[@BebeLush2]

Rita Moreno was always cool. Now she's astronomical cool.

[@popcornsamurai]

I think the puffy shirt was inspired by James Morrison.

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

you mean Jim Morrison of the Doors band

[@lukechappuis5606]

These were so bad ass. I know they still are, but what the hell happened to them? ❤

[@Karmapolice98]

Nothing.i saw them last week and they are better live now than in the 80s.

[@ak2112]

incredible

[@scott7521]

Astbury looking like a goth Gary Busey.

[@mattrock12]

LOL 😂👌