Ian Astbury talking with girlfriend Apolla Echino

[@salivabubble]

What really makes this ironic is that Astbury was Oliver Stone's first choice to play Jim Morrison in "The Doors".

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

salivabubble wow

[@nancycoffman5707]

I would have picked Ian over Val Kilmer myself. I just wonder what happened that Val got the part. Such a disappointment for fans of Ian!!!

[@FirstnameLastname-xp3ml]

@@nancycoffman5707 I would think Val got the role of due to his many acting credits and with the resemblance to Jim Although with such an important role and a must tell story I'm guessing had Ian been chosen he'd have risen to the occasion . Just as he did with20th century doors He really brought it to the table with his Jim Morrison cover Although he did make it his own you could definitely see the doors influence on his great performances I believe someone else played in the band and that person was great as well But I do forget who it was again

[@gtamediaproductions1]

He would have absolutely killed it! Val did an amazing job though would have been interesting to see Ian in that roll.

[@lawrencetantalo7990]

The word from back then that I remember hearing was the studio and Oliver Stone were pushing hard for John Travolta. But upon the remaining band members meeting him, decided he was too nice of a guy to portay the Lizard King

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

My god he looks so uncomfortable..she looks psychotic exhausting glad he isn't with her anymore

[@SA-ud9nf]

I agree

[@americangirl-]

I agree 2!!!!

[@ladykarendean]

Following up on this, the beauty of Ian defies definition- inside and out. Amazing artist, musician, person, activist and motivator. listen to his music. Amazing beyond words. It's all about the music, and art.

[@lawilder2059]

She’s not in his league

[@cowboymouth6429]

I personally think Ian and Billy are geniuses.

[@jb-yi4di]

​@@lawilder2059 How on earth would you know that? Ridiculous conclusion based on your zero first hand knowledge.😂

[@epistte]

I would never kick him out of my bed but Ian looks better with long hair and tight leather pants.

[@RideMyBMW]

"The cakes that turn Make my heart-burn" "And the lard... the lard brings me down"

[@Hamstersssssssssssss]

So that's the real lyrics ?!

[@Sherman62]

The sprinkles in your frosting Keep me alive, keep me alive.

[@doctormellow]

"Hey I lo-ove, heyy sandwiches now."

[@saralisa0071]

That's funny..even 13 years later.

[@marciloni12]

​@@saralisa0071😂 Yup

[@lillithrazor]

OMG He just crushed my image of him.PLEASE SOMEONE TAKE HIS MAN CARD AWAY !! She looks like she does a tampon comercial

[@robbinsbrothers]

Ian is THE BEST rocker in the world. Saw The Cult in '85 and again a couple of years ago in Del Mar. He still rocks and I LOVE him with that tambourine! Congrats, Ian! So sweet to see you happy and in love! Best wishes from all the folks at Robbins Brothers

[@rollindanny57]

Hot sticky cream you know what I mean, Like the lemon zest that thrills my tongue Ive been waiting out here for so long, open up the cake shop and let me come in.

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

rollindanny57 now, I can’t unread these lyrics with the Rain tune... 😂

[@laural1784]

rollindanny57 lol!

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...it's sad but true but that's what this has become. Here comes the cream...

[@danielsaezm]

This is true punk spirit. Doing what you really want and not giving a fuck about what others say. Cheers Ian.

[@KarmicOmen]

And he married someone else. I must say, he is a very good looking guy. ❤

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

YES HE IS GREAT LOOKING

[@beneferet1108]

he is atractive but fat! he seems a golem in the hands of a beauty.

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

be neferet he isn’t now. He gained weight after having leg surgery. However judging someone on their weight is a tad close minded, isn’t it?

[@djtonilights.pcelecteltron3974]

really not that lady

[@Leah_F.]

He’s still a handsome guy! Most rockers of the 80’s have aged terribly, but not him.

[@hastyberford]

A blazer and v-neck sweater? Dump her now, before it's too late!!!

[@salubrious]

Christ indeed, domesticity obviously beckons! Still, as long as Ian's happy I suppose that's the main thing but 'sartorially speaking' about as far as anything I could have ever possibly imagined the great man himself/Wolf Child ever wearing in terms of casual attire (and that's putting it mildly). Seriously 'dress cancer' anyone or am I just being too harsh? Who knows, maybe the pair of them of them are just on a quick sortie to the local patisserie whilst Ian's regular clobber is getting a spin down the launderette.

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

salubrious don’t worry, he’s out of that phase now and married to Aimee Nash. So he’s back to looking like a Rock God, singing and recording. Minus cup cakes. Although I wouldn’t mind feeding Ian my cupcakes very slowly...

[@salubrious]

Ha, ha!

[@BebeLush2]

He's never going to stop being gorgeous. Holy crap.

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

its a phenomena keeps getting better

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

It’s true. He has aged well. No face lifts, no Botox, no hair dye, no fillers. Just as nature intended.

[@cemoihonay]

He looks so ordinary to me. He looks and sounds like a middle aged man who could be sipping pints in some Northern (English) live music club.

[@Thirdfish]

I remember him living in Bradford and hanging out at Palm Cove club - nice lad.

[@koisneurotypical]

that must have been in the late 70's/early 80's?

[@missmax73]

Ever wished you could un-see something????

[@iamkiy5290]

Max 820 I can hardly stand this.. Ian looks sedated like a GD stepford boyfriend.. I’m disappointed.. she’s vapid

[@koisneurotypical]

I guess we all have our low points.

[@Enzolino007]

She was slick . Leather skirt. She def a look. Renee Beach was it. It the Ciao baby video. This con job he is with needs to go back to India. Fake asshole

[@shannon6708]

My sentiments exactly. This was absolutely repulsive.

[@Enzolino007]

@@shannon6708 She was a fake and set him up. KOOK I couldn't stand her

[@01socalgal]

That was a little bit weird, wasnt it?

[@99cachorro]

you truly start to feel alive and content when you find the one big love.

[@paisleyization]

So much for his spirituality and insightfulness, predictably dropped for a 22 year old dancer in a tight leather skirt. She can't stop rubbing her chest over him for even a second, she knows he'll come out of the trance, come to his senses and vanish. Ian, put the cupcake down, step out of the store and get some fresh air............

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

Well said - you brought it all into perspective!

[@patriciacampbell4564]

Aye but he got rid of the bint. She was that bad a drainer that she wasn't even smart enough to be a succubus.

[@mungoman4629]

Yeah yeah as if you'd knock it back 🤣

[@FirstnameLastname-xp3ml]

Don't see anything wrong with It Ian sewing his wild oats and adding another notch to h of his bedpoast. Doubt that she was even close to a love of his life...only a temporary moment in time. Sex drugs and rock and roll......comes with the lifestyle init!!!?¿?? Plus she wasn't bad looking at all.

[@chelseapoet3664]

Not that he stayed with her but what an absolutely preposterous comment. As if young beautiful dancers and actresses aren't as "spiritual" as anyone else. Men like young beautiful women. Get over it. Ps his wife is 23 years younger. Get over that too. This is to anyone equally judgemental not just the OP who may have come down of their high horse by now!

[@SpiritusMundi4EVER]

Cupcakes can break even the strongest man's soul...

[@unicorngirl5863]

Oh my! Can't believe all the negative feedback. When Ian is on stage doing his art, off course he's in a different mode; he's performing. This is just Ian off stage, hanging out and enjoying the day with his girlfriend. You can tell they really are into each other and enjoy each others company. It's human. That's the way people are when they are in love. And nothing wrong with a good cupcake either.

[@stallownedstallion825]

Ians tender side...awesome rock singer.

[@Xiphos0311]

what the hell is a "Jazz Dancer"? Is she a cheerleader for the Utah Jazz basketball team?

[@riproar11]

VH1 had a segment titled "40 Least Metal Moments". This ranks high on the list for "40 Least Rock n' Roll Moments". Cupcakes and V-neck tennis sweaters in the same sentence??? Alice in Chains becomes Alice in Plaid.

[@trynow11725]

Nice to see Ian happy. He deserves it. He has a great voice.

[@Whatever___XYZ918]

WTF happened to him!?!?! THE Ian Astbury in some cupcake shop not saying a word?!

[@carinajohansson8696]

I love Ian to ever seens i a saw him on MTV in 1987 When he was singing fire woman ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@duaneanderson2671]

he is a singer, a very great singer to this day. that is it. the comments on his personal life is just stupid. loved the cult in the early 80's when they were not that popular in the us, still love them today. he did a great job with the doors as well. if he slept with you, what were you after, give it a rest, he is just a great musician and a person like everyone else that needs a companion and found one. if you have negative comments or thumbs down, why even bother wasting your time watching the vid nimrods

[@jimkainawildes]

Duane Anderson well said brother!!!

[@barbpence8784]

Duane Anderson I agree with u personally I really loved video 💕

[@patriciacampbell4564]

Hahaha! I must say, your false sense of piety is rather entertaining.

[@SuperStrik9]

As a fellow Canadian it's cool that Ian Astbury lives in B.C. I believe he was born in Hamilton Ontario, so it's kinda fitting that he's back in Canada.

[@rodneystanger1651]

Ever notice how much he looks like Jim Morrison? Kinda uncanny, really.

[@ladykarendean]

@sookie10001 - I do not think Ian was ever perpetuating an "act" here or anywhere. He has always been true to his beliefs, and ,at the time, he was enamored by this girl. He is still a great artist and person. By all the sentiments posted here, this may not have been one of his stellar choices- but, hey, it was a choice.

[@mllbsas]

From the hard rock and british punk rock to......... cupcakes?????? Please Ian!

[@marialauraayala6632]

laurabsas Jaja

[@kengaroo120]

We've all been stupid for a young cupcake and went along with the game. That's what it's all about and money. Cupcakes and cash, but no cameras please.

[@QueenOfTheHighway71]

@nobbilc I think he's still looking good and he is just human, right? I am happy for them. Thanks for your great comment! Other people should get rid of this image they have from him in the 80's. That was just an image. This part is also a part of him. We were all smitten with someone and behaving the way he does.

[@rollindanny57]

I dont give a shit about the girl, its Ian's "Wallace and Grommit " tank top that pissed me off. Take me now Lord !

[@WENCHY101]

@catalunarocks Did you buy the USB flash drive? It's super fun to have the show to listen to. Ian's voice was really good & the sound guy was excellent. I bought a flash drive last year too. I've seen them 3 times in the past 2.5 years. They seem to love Seattle~! CFFC :)

[@Ki_Earth_Spirit]

The problem with Rock Stars is once they become Famous is all about how the woman looks..more Famous they get more the physical beauty types be the kind they go for and likely more shallow his relationships will be at the end most end up alone cause they should of went for the heart not looks.He seems happy with Amie Nash cause they been together a long time.

[@patriciacampbell4564]

+PoetsOcean Aimee Nash is a lot better looking than her. She's also got more talent and intelligence.

[@crazyiguana]

Patricia Campbell couldn't agree more. The first time i saw this video i thought "wtf"

[@iamkiy5290]

Aimee is on his level and has some MF SUBSTANCE

[@iamkiy5290]

crazyiguana 🤮

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

I went to high school with Aimee..she is a gorgeous soul inside and out ..they're so beautiful together 😍

[@airjrdn1]

Dude you are so correct on this one. He needs to date a grown up. Yuk. Ian if you read this we love you man.

[@stevobath]

This is puke inducing.

[@juliusschwencke142]

..Ian handed off his tambourine to me, front of stage, at an Auckland concert. I'm thankful it wasn't a cupcake..!

[@FirstnameLastname-xp3ml]

The holy grail you got. Wasn't that complete awesome!!

[@jimkainawildes]

awesome man chilling with his darlin!! great to see ya both happy!! the best of all to you Ian!! long time fan here!!

[@penfoldkowalski]

What is the point of this??

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...never a better question was asked about anything in the history of the world lol...

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

Appolla Echino is a travel writer, and as she claims, ‘a jazz dancer and actress’. She travels all over the world and critiques places that she eats in, or visits etc. At this time she was with Ian and she decided to film this with him. And obviously get him involved. It’s a rather famous Canadian, gourmet cupcake store in Kitsalano. This was made a long time ago, and Ian’s now married to Amy Nash, of Australia band Black Ryder. It gives a bit more context to this video.

[@projectocarla]

I could never imagine Ian Astbury with such a ...(is there a word to describe her?) He deserves so much better!! I'm disappointed...

[@Lord_of_The_World]

The man looks like his is in love, and good for him, because that's what life is all about.

[@guyNbluejeans]

I watched this guy's version of the Doors "Touch Me" on YT and he did a fabulous job.

[@Sandisiouxx]

When was this video filmed? Ooh, I might be at The Warfield show TOO! :)

[@ladykarendean]

i see those damn cupcakes and there goes my Atkins diet!!-LOL. Wish they had this interview in any place other than a place that extols my 'sweets weakness'-LOL

[@riproar11]

"Put that cupcake down! NOW!" - Arnold Schwarzenegger

[@ZenaFilm]

This is a case of a rock an roller chucking it. In 1984 if I thought that Astbury would be advertising poofy cakes I would have topped meself. Shocking.

[@supernona]

hahahaha this is too hard for me to watch.

[@mookie2637]

You'd never catch Mark E Smith doing something like this.

[@cemoihonay]

That man has an elastic accent.

[@danielpan5147]

What a GREAT frontman...mad props to Ian!!!!!

[@nancycoffman5707]

I would fall in love with Ian too. I bet though Ian had many girlfriends after this one.

[@Justmc2unme]

Yep pretty sickly sweet! LOL they are over btw. In 2009. He married Aimee Nash in may 2012.

[@crazyiguana]

I guess a much better choice. His current wife i mean

[@ladykarendean]

well said....there is so much more to this than meets the naked eye-much more depth. Peace

[@jodigrrl13]

Ian with an old man mullet and sweater vest....life is sad

[@fantastica]

Apolla , How old is she ? Who is this girl ? a dancer ? a singer ? what ? please someone help me ....

[@brookegoslin]

I don’t think Ian cares how old she is & if she’s a dancer or a singer … do you really !?

[@jmmartin096]

Esto demuestra que mejor no tomar demasiado en serio al rock, sus rebeldías y sus personajes..

[@Jozep554]

She's a control freak ahh :)

[@SuperStrik9]

I was wrong that Ian was born in Canada. Dude's English and moved to Canada in the early 70's as a kid

[@kjferguson]

I always thought he reminded me of Jim, but here is uncanny. I've gone through 2 grown children loving his music, still do, can never outgrow it. Yummy cupcakes.

[@FirstnameLastname-xp3ml]

Me too

[@yvonnebjork4039]

Tell me please when you come to Sweden , i like the band so much, please

[@Flametopology]

It's cool seeing two people in love. It's been a year since this video has been posted...I wonder if they're still together.

[@JDC352]

The woman who introduced this video clip referred to Ian as being a Vancouver Based rock star. Does this mean that Ian now lives in Vancouver?

[@tejinade]

From Southern Death Cult to this! Shocking.

[@colleenomeara3080]

please get me a bucket

[@Leah_F.]

Soccer mom... Lmao! 🤦‍♀️😂

[@terusco]

Nicee lady Ian!!!. Greetz from Buenos Aires, THE CULT OCTOBER 4/2008 PEPSI MUSIC FESTIVAL!

[@rollindanny57]

Ride the snake, to the lake for an equisite cup cake !

[@infowazz]

awesome story. glad he is happy and doing good. big fan since the 80s.

[@infowazz]

@Lesley Wynter i was a bigger fan and i don't look into peoples' lives that much. unless it's real vampires like BIll Gates.

[@JG-lc8do]

She’s gorgeous! Good going Ian! You are a lucky man and she is a lucky Gal. Best Wishes to you both!

[@Gruff64]

Will The Cult's next single be called She Sells Cupcakes?....I'm so excited...A new album Cupcakeinator...I'll get you and I will make it look like a bloody accident!!

[@fraroc]

I cannot belive how fucking candid this vid is

[@hound51]

He seems a bit uncomfortable and like he's on 'ludes or something. And I love the guy. Hope he's happy with his new bride (Aimee?) now.

[@dogmumma10]

Aimee Nash from The Black Ryder (an Australian band). They supported The Cult on their 2010 tour.

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

Extrem.ely! They're soul mate

[@djtonilights.pcelecteltron3974]

Ian is my idol in punkrock music

[@fuckinlayne]

Ian is sooooooooo coooooooool. You´ve got my respect Ian. You´re the MAN.

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

he looks alot like one of my nephews who's ten years younger than Ian

[@eveliofazewife]

i never met her but she seems amazing and highly energetic. i think this video is cute. it's nice to see him happy n talkin bou goin home to watch hockey!. LOVE VANCOUVER.

[@rickg8015]

A Sarah Mclachlan clone looks-wise, but she’s fawningly insufferable.. I’m glad Ian moved on, it took him awhile to get his ‘love removal machine’ working while he was mesmerized with her ‘wild flower’ charms.. Lol.

[@Enzolino007]

She was nothing

[@kuumatkundit]

This is why I am 38 and on Tinder.

[@rollindanny57]

Ian has just re-done one of his old numbers "Flour in the dessert" Boom Boom [ok Im scraping the barrel now.]

[@jebby16]

Fame sure has its perks.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...and its cringe moments!

[@rollindanny57]

If Iggy Pops the new face of swift car cover maybe Ian could be the new face of Greens butterfly cake mix .

[@woowoo1967]

Right On..... they appear to truly love each other..... good for them.....

[@ladykarendean]

I think the sentiment is best summed up with one word : arrogant. It does tend to rub some people the wrong way......

[@rollindanny57]

Wrong title. It should read Apolla talking and Ian trying to get a fuckin word in !

[@iamrichrocker]

hey..He looks happy..healthy..in love..so get over it people...

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

iamrichrocker he was. They split up years ago. This is an old video. He married Aimee Nash of Black Ryder.

[@cajmere9203]

He doesn’t look anything like himself holy crap

[@bornagainbornagain6697]

So nice to see the human side of a rock god. Long live Ian

[@catalunarocks]

@WENCHY101 oh wow that must've been fun getting on stage to take photos too, get the full effect. i like to just go nuts and and rock out and bug the people by me. so fun! what a great gig! loved the wilderness shots in the background, it was kind of a religious experience hell yeah!

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@sparkyandmaggie Couldn't agree more. Sure wish I had never seen this.

[@ladykarendean]

@didoodle it did pass. he's back to making incredible music again- all that matters; and he is happy. CFFC

[@FirstnameLastname-xp3ml]

Could not agree with you more

[@MrDashripprock]

my grandfather was burried in a vest like that. 25 years ago. You know who would like this interview? old people

[@SA-ud9nf]

She looks so happy and smitten with him compare to him. Poor thing they divorced,

[@Rosalia_Klose]

They were never married

[@victoriacotton9017]

so what happened with this relationship?

[@Bansidhe]

Because he couldn't be arsed having it straightened any more. His hair is naturally curly.

[@ladykarendean]

ian is not married to her, that is NOT their 'child'; and ian is NOT GAY.never has been. take a look at his long list of lovlies that he has squired through his life. he also has two children from previous marriage. just to set the record straight. ANd, he is one of the most brilliant, sexiest, beautiful men on the planet. great musician. great spiritualist. and, he seems happy here. good for him. Best lips and eyes in the world!! she is just too lucky to have him.

[@niagaramike]

So relatable. Love he and Billy.

[@Nominay]

The tragic end of a mythological rock star, having been ruined by some silly girl and her cupcakes ...

[@lorileeflorez1375]

Beautiful Love story you two, and I totally believe it's sincere....Blessed woman and blessed man.....; )

[@nancycoffman5707]

It obviously did not last. He married someone else. He is a sexy man. He can have as many women as he wants until he finds the one he is meant to settle down with.

[@ishtarbabylon4869]

@@nancycoffman5707 and he has and she is drop dead gorgeous

[@edwin.jansen]

Vancouver. I heard it rains even more over there than over here (The Netherlands).