Many Think 1982 Classic is MOCKING PRUDES, But the Singer Wrote It About Himself!-Professor of Rock

Coming up the story of a very unique rockstar. Adam Ant... First of all his mother was Paul McCartney’s Housekeeper and he in turn got to walk Paul’s Dog and even snuck into his music room. later he and his band Adam and the Ants had 7 songs in the top 40 at the same time. Then in 1983, he was voted “World’s Sexiest Man” in the MTV viewer’s poll. His odd image was envied by many, including the King of Pop, while his music dominated the New Wave landscape of the 80s taking him to the top of the charts and the face of early MTV… Today we break down his career including his MTV new wave classic Good Two Shoes. There were dark times.. After a maniacal episode in 2003...he was found by police- curled up in a ball & sobbing in the basement of a North London cafe. It’s the story of a post punk icon, and his breakout solo smash Goody Two Shoes that was confused by some as a critique on righteous living but was actually a manifesto about exploitative journalism is NEXT…on Professor of Rock.
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In November, 1975, a budding, 19 year old musician named Stuart Goddard saw the Sex Pistols perform their first public concert at the St. Martin’s College of Art in London. It was the a spell-binding, watershed experience, that compelled Goddard to forge a new path to achieve his own fame & notoriety. The ground-breaking performance of the Sex Pistols, inspired Goddard to change his name, and assemble a new band that captured the audacious moxie what he had just witnessed.
It led to the invention of Adam Ant, and the formation of Adam & the Ants in 1977. Adam Ant was an only child, who grew up in an impoverished area of post-war London. He was raised in an anguishing environment of domestic violence. His parents took out their unhappiness on each other. There were constant arguments between his mother & father that often escalated to physical altercations- something no child should have to endure.
But there were some cool, formative moments, particularly around his mother, Betty Kathleen Smith. For a time, Betty was a housekeeper for Paul McCartney….How crazy is that? When he was just 10 years old, Stuart used to help his Mum by walking Paul’s sheepdog, couldn’t resist sneaking into Paul’s private music room.
After high school, Stuart enrolled in art college in the North end of London, and perhaps because of the loveless. turbulent environment that plagued his childhood, he rushed into a relationship, and married Carol Mills when he was only 21 and moved in with her parents. Stuart struggled emotionally. He felt suffocated in suburban, married life, feeling that it was holding him back from chasing his dream of a prolific career in music.
His despair came to a head when Stuart swallowed a bunch of pills from his mother in-law’s medicine cabinet.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Who do you think had the coolest style for a rock or pop star in the 80s?

[@catherine6653]

Cyndi Lauper. I loved her vintage style and second hand clothes from Screaming Mimi's consignment shop in New York City.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Prince although he was a mad genius. Part of the charm, I suppose.

[@christineml1476]

A Flock of Seagulls

[@carlwalker1623]

David Lee Roth

[@Code.Name.V]

Adam Ant, Dr. Robert, Dream Academy, Duran Duran, Falco, Martin Fry, Robert Palmer.

[@robertbishop2176]

Thank you for this. Adam Ant is such a spectacular human being. I had the opportunity to meet him. He was exactly as cool as you would expect. After we shook hands and had our picture taken, he could have sent me away, but he treated me like a friend and had me stick around and chatted with me for a little while. Such a gentleman! I got to tell him how much his music meant to me and how his struggle with mental illness had strengthened me in my own struggle. There is nothing in this world that will EVER make me remove Adam Ant from the TOP of my list of HEROES. Antmusic for All People!

[@wokedragon3211]

I saw Adam Ant in 1982 found two tickets on the floor in the mall THANK YOU who ever lost them!!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Now that's cool! What a find!

[@RBS_]

...ha-HAAA!! ...FREE tix!? ...on the FLOOR!? .....there musta been one ANGRY Valley Girl somewhere! ...ha-HAA!!

[@RCarlson01]

Probably the same guy who was scalping VH tickets dropped them... 😉 😜 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/haWkgZ99eth4ebM .

[@jjdillon1207]

You owe me $19.00

[@timmmahhhh]

​@@jjdillon1207 😂😅🤣

[@merlynthecat]

We played Goody Two Shoes at my wedding reception 15 years ago and it was the highlight of the evening. People rushed to the dance floor and danced until some of them literally fell down (!) - got up - and kept on dancing. I still laugh every time I think about it. Just a magic moment with a perfect 80s classic. Made the happiest day of my life even better.

[@Ravensdrum]

Loved Adam as a teen. I saw him live for the first time during the Friend or Foe tour. His abstaining from drugs and alcohol was a good influence on me back then. Saved me a lot of trouble! I actually ended up taking bass lessons from Gary Tibbs, bassist of the Ants. Adam is a resilient brilliant individual!

[@suel6214]

I saw Adam Ant just a couple of years ago in a small venue - it was one of the best concerts I've been to. The whole place was singing to every song, the music was awesome, his vocals were great and he put on an amazing show. Hands down my favorite show in a long time.

[@bjdefilippo447]

I'm so jealous! I didn't know he was still performing. Time for me to see if he's anywhere near me anytime soon.

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

I'm a little Jesus freak, but I'll tell you... I love Adam Ant. LOL. I'm a singer/songwriter too and when I would sing in places, some of the seedier elements would sing Goody Two Shoes to me because I didn't smoke, do drugs or drink alcohol. Oddly... I grew up in a home torn to bits by alcoholism and screaming and violence and I had the same response as Adam Ant. I don't want it. Not judgy of others... I just saw too much of it and didn't want any more. The music is a natural high for me. Thanks for spotlighting this. This was stellar.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Sorry for that experience. Keep being you!

[@renegadetenor]

I had nothing but harmony growing up, yet it still required absolutely no discipline at all, to stay away from that stuff-- because frankly, it just looks stupid, and could never come out ahead in any honest cost-benefit analysis. Easy choice. "Must be something inside". (Gee what could it be)?

[@megmcguigan3857]

Saw him live twice in the 90's and he puts on one hell of a show. He and Prince would both be at the top of my list for coolest style in the 80's.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure. Thanks Meg!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The Purple One. 💜

[@starrywizdom]

When I was skinny enough to pull off drag, I used to dress as either Prince or Adam Ant.

[@xamyx2205]

I saw him about 5 years ago, and he put on one hell of a show!

[@mournblade1066]

"Stand and Deliver" is such a fantastic song.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure!

[@TheSlowoldman]

My favorite of his songs.

[@Lowdowndog]

Yep my favourite also!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

One of the most underrated songs of the 80s. I always recommend it to locals in my town.

[@Fiona2254]

Yes!!!

[@marcelbonzo1971]

Born in 1971, so, Adam & The Ants is for me childhood memories... Always followed him since 1981 and I really love all of his work. Another great song? Digital Tenderness from Dirk Wears White Sox!!!!

[@paulkinzer7661]

One thing I really appreciate about your videos is that you are clearly always looking for the good: the good stories, the good times, the good music (of course), but also the good in people. I knew when you started talking about Adam's spiral downward that you would do more than just describe it in a tabloid way, gossiping about someone's 'failure'. I figured you'd show sympathy, and follow him back up into hopefulness. And you did. Thanks for keeping it real, but also looking for the positive! It's such a cliche in the world of rock and roll that artists rise high, but then fall -- often in disaster -- and then get forgotten, or mostly remembered for the tragedy. That does happen, and not just in music. But none of these amazing people and their stories need to be forgotten, nor should they be. And all of them are complex human beings who deserve compassion. You're doing great work in reminding all of us of that. And, man, you do it so well and so often!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Paul. Mean a lot

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Generosity and respect is key here.

[@michelleobrien6996]

​@@ProfessorofRock I totally agree. I'm a huge fan of Adam Ant but wasn't a fan of many of the other artists you speak about. Your retelling of their history and their artistry gives me an appreciation that I didn't have at the time. I think it's due to your positive approach and your deep admiration. I enjoy all of your videos.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Adam Ant was as original as they come. I had wondered why he didn't have a long career because he was the face of MTV, now I know. That swing sound with the horns was a masterstroke. Great episode professor. Glad to hear he overcame his depression, hopefully

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks My Name! Always enjoy seeing you on here!

[@bexw4821]

He has been doing well in recent years, touring frequently. I have seen him and his excellent band 4 times in the last 7 years

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a big band flashback with a whole lotta new wave touches.

[@EmoBearRights]

I think it's good to see someone conquer their demons - one in three of us will suffer from some sort of mental health issue in our lifetime but I think Marco one of the Ants who stuck by Adam through thick and thin and seems incredibly no nonsense probably helped a lot.

[@dranderson6071]

Original? He basically admits to copying Gary Glitter.

[@johnathansaegal3156]

"Desperate But Not Serious" is definitely my favorite Adam Ant song, but I did hit up my local import record store and bought every album he released, including the album from The Ants. I was totally obsessed with Adam Ant as a young teen.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He IS Prince Charming.

[@CFarnwide]

I remember those days having to go to an import shop for music. Luckily there was actually one in the small Utah town I grew up in. I remember being especially excited ordering The Jam and a whole bunch of Toy Dolls albums 😎

[@billkeithchannel]

Mine too!!!

[@dranet47]

Adam Ant was one of those artists I didn't much care for in the 80s, but I have learned to like as I grew up and could understand and appreciate his songs more. Now that I've heard his story, I think my respect for him has gone up even more. Thank you for the great tribute to him.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Dranet!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Quirkiness is cheesiness. Cheesy is good. No reason to be afraid.

[@tylergirl1970]

He already told you “might not like it now but you will” and he was right!! 😊

[@Old_Hippie]

Maybe cos I was "older" I figured out what he was getting at pretty easily. What I mean is that in the 1980's, I was already 20 years old.

[@AvoidsPikes-]

Hear hear

[@shamancarmichael5305]

I have adored Adam Ant since day one. Loved his style, his energy, and the thought put into the music. He has always been interesting and inspiring for me!

[@ET-qz8rp]

Love love love Adam Ant! I waited 30 years to see him live (from being a fan as a youngster then he went off grid for a while) and I’ve now seen him live about 6 times over the last ten years. He REALLY rocks it on stage! ❤❤❤

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He sure is a spectacle.

[@mikekole]

Surprised that the story of Adam hiring McLaren and being cut from his own band didn't make the cut here. It's an incredible story, gave Adam the fire in his belly to make Adam & The Ants a chart busting band.

[@ajdbatfan]

The Band that became Bow Wow Wow, Mike

[@kerri2604]

Very surprised since Adam Ant would likely never had the success he did if that didn't happen. Also, disappointed that the Professor's facts are bit off. For example, he makes it sound like Adam happened to see the Sex Pistols and they were the inspiration for his name change. The Sex Pistols actually opened for Adam's first band, Bazooka Joe. He admired them, but they were not the inspiration for his name change.

[@TheCheffer76]

I was obsessed with Adam Ant when my sister played Stand and Deliver for me. She is 8 years older than me and she was my musical gateway. Being a kid in the 80’s in small town Alabama, Adam Ant was a revelation for me.

[@teresamcclung2046]

I LOVE Adam Ant! I saw him in 1983; the Romantics opened for him. He is awesome. Thank you for featuring him today…GREAT episode Professor!

[@timmmahhhh]

Michael Jackson not only not called him for his jacket source, but emulated it. That speaks volumes. Great episode thank you, sad what he's been through and I hope he's doing well. No idea he was a teetotaler, rare in that era.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You know you’re a legend when even MJ pays you homage.

[@unnaturalselection8330]

We made fun of the artists of the 80's as teens in the 90's ...but looking back in hindsight, that decade had a massive amount of creativity with their looks and a huge amount of balls and commitment to get out there wearing that stuff. Definitely made for a much more diverse landscape than any era that's come after.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Good call. Right on the money.

[@RBS_]

....I've been sayin' it for DECADES....hell, I was even saying "...this is SO '80's'..." ...IN the 80's!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The costumes and distinct looks have enhanced the quality of the musical experience in the 80s for me.

[@TheNightBadger]

_"We made fun of the artists of the 80's as teens in the 90's ..."_ - Ha ha! I didn't... but a lot of people did. I used to point out how much more dynamic and interesting things had been but people just couldn't see it. I also used to remind them that in the early to mid eighties the seventies music and the fashions from it were reviled, but people just have short, short memories I guess!

[@xamyx2205]

I made fun of Boy Bands in the 90s…

[@ReleaseTheQuackers]

"APOLLO 9" was not on "Strip", it was on "Vive Le Rock" in 1985. You are normally very accurate in your details! I remember clearly hearing the song "Xerox" and loving that voice. I was around 7 years old at the time. Then I heard "Ant Music" and was singing that in my best childish way. Though it was when I saw the video for "Stand and Deliver" that I knew what kind of men I liked... ones in make up! (I had unknowingly already discovered that in seeing Ziggy Stardust and Dr Frank N Furter long before seeing Adam) "Goody Two Shoes" has always been my least liked Adam Ant song. Adam deserved so much more credit and success in the music biss, but I am happy that he is still getting his thrill on stage and I hope one day I will be able to see him perform.

[@kentonjones2190]

Good catch!

[@non-exist-ent]

I paused the video immediately to see if anyone caught that.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I love Adam Ant. He's a real legend here in the uk.

[@ProfessorofRock]

That's what I hear!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

No wonder!

[@Ni9kye]

Had the pleasure of seeing him live, was my first gig,

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@Ni9kye ok, I'm jealous.😂👍

[@Ni9kye]

@@TheRetroManRandySavage Well the set was rely cool, half way in they came on stage on a pirate ship, a lot of the crowd had paint on their faces, and dressed up some, the whole thing was flawless

[@jamigross5864]

Thank you for this episode. Adam Ant has always been my favorite artist from the 80's. 2 things: Adam didn't break up his band, his manager convinced the drummers to leave in order to join "Bow Wow Wow", the other band he was managing. ALSO, Phil Collins played drums on "Strip" and "Puss 'n' Boots.

[@si_w8201]

I think you may be getting confused. Malcolm McLaren convinced the first Ants line-up (Dirk Wears White Sox) to leave and form Bow Wow Wow. Adam broke up the more successful second Ants line-up after the Prince Charming album, which (in my view) was nowhere near the level of Kings of the Wild Frontier, despite singles Stand and Deliver, Prince Charming and proto-rap single Ant Rap...

[@robertesteves3597]

@@si_w8201 Agreed. But my understanding is he broke up the 'second Ants' because he wanted to try and break into the American music scene, and the rest of the band didn't really care. So he formed the Adam Ant 'duo' with Marco. (oh, and spot on. Kings is better than Prince...)

[@danalopresto3139]

Once again, great content! I was a huge Adam Ant fan in the 80’s going back to his post punk tunes. One of the best performances I’ve ever seen 1982 on the US tour. The man sang and danced all over the stage and had the Stanley Theater crowd in the palm of his hands. Just plain awesome.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What a fantastic concert.

[@Sagemoon40]

Adam was one of those artists I couldn’t take my eyes off of and ended up loving the music. Strip is still one of my favorite albums.

[@A.Briggs628]

What a story!! Thank you so much for telling it, Adam! I’m SO glad he’s doing well today! I can’t believe what he went through. Depression and mental illness is not easy, even with medications. I wish him well always! My girls loved his songs. They of course loved ‘Goodie Two Shoes’. I liked it after I heard it a few times. They’d go around the house singing..Don’t drink, don’t smoke, What do ya do? I’d yell back, you’re driving me to drink! 😂 Thanks, Adam!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yeah, I was concerned for him for a while because of that. Depression is no joke.

[@A.Briggs628]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Indeed! It’s a lifelong struggle. Mega kudos to the therapists, and specialists that are trained to help, because it’s tough. It really is. Thanks, Lilly.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@A.Briggs628 I’ve been through it. Thank God a therapist was right at my fingertips.

[@Music-el7if]

Ant Invasion, Killer in the Home, Scorpios, Strip, Beat My Guest. Adam and Marco is one of the greatest songwriting teams the UK ever produced.

[@Dawndylion]

In an interview Marco said that he could join him when they're ready to record but as far as being super involved in the lyrics and the writing it wasn't as much of a collaboration as I thought my whole life! 😮 p.s. the older I get the more I realize how much of a really amazing producer he was. all of his songs have so much more detail than someone would give him credit for!😊

[@MarkLipka]

🔆 *If you're interested in Adam, definitely seek out the BRITISH version of "Dirk Wears White Sox" (first album)! It's filled with clever allegorical lyrics and jangly, bright, quirky guitar riffs. My friends & I all have MULTIPLE stories of sharing it with people who say some version of "why have I never heard this before? It's amazing!" Enjoy!* 🔆 🐜

[@ajdbatfan]

Great shout, Mark. And never trust a man with egg on his face 😂

[@jesusisfictional]

​@@ajdbatfan "He was the victim of an awful plan. Announced through the mouthpiece of a little green maaaan."

[@Dawndylion]

all the nuances in animals and men! I love table talk. let's not forget never trust a man with egg on his face, digital tenderness! they' are such killer songs! nobody knows about because they think he's just goody Two-Shoes!

[@Dawndylion]

I had one Adam friend irl. But that's it. I've always wanted a real life friend that knew all the words to all his songs and we could sing together! "Now he sits in the desert waste waiting for a sign, 9 Plan failed"

[@williambenner701]

Adam Ant was a guilty pleasure of mine. His music was just plain fun. I wish I had the opportunity to see him in concert. Thank you for the background on this unique artist.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks William!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Wouldn’t it have been amazing to see him in his pirate-patriot soldier costume up close in front of you?

[@williambenner701]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 yep!

[@ajdbatfan]

William, the screen photo of my phone is a pic I took 8 months ago of Adam, live on stage, from about 6 feet away 🙂 must have seen him a dozen times and he's always brilliant. A fabulous performer and fantastic front man

[@williambenner701]

@@ajdbatfan so cool!

[@paulcarr5918]

Great video. I never thought the song was that hard to interpret. Always seemed obvious to me that it was aimed at himself. On another note, I think that it was amazing it took so long for his mental illness to get the better of him. With all the success and attention, in an era that really still didn't understand mental illness, he held it together for a long time considering he'd been suffering since he was young.

[@david427steel]

The video was pretty obvious. There was literally a reporter mouthing - don't drink, don't smoke, what do you do? To Adam in the video. Bipolar is usually a time degenerative illness - it gets much worse and obvious as one ages.

[@ajdbatfan]

Agreed, Paul. Having been a huge fan since 1980 and the Kings album, I knew it was about the intrusion from the media. When you know what it's about you realise how clever it really is.

[@princesscl67]

YOU LISTENED TO MY REQUEST!!! LOVE Adam. Seen him live many times and he never disappoints.THANK YOU PROFESSOR ❤❤❤❤

[@dwmatl]

I saw Adam ANT twice in the 80's. His second show INXS was his opening act. AMAZING. I saw Adam again in 2015. He is a legend! Bless him and thank you for covering this amazing artist. Adam is a wonderful and energetic performer

[@JamesBrown-ud8rn]

That certainly was a show.

[@tannaeros]

@@JamesBrown-ud8rn I, too, saw that show. Went to the party afterwards, invited by Bogdan Wiczling. They were all very nice, and the song suits them.

[@conroypawgmail]

I always thought that "Strip" was one of his better songs and really deserved radio airplay. Video may have "killed the radio star" back in the days of MTV, but the lack of radio rotation made this little gem of a song widely unknown in the US.

[@hugome778]

I just saw Strip on MTV's 80s show the other day. I had totally forgotten about that one. So fun!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That video is one of the most underrated from the early 80s.

[@VideoSaySo]

There is not a single variation of the 80's in any level or form of the multiverse without Adam and the Ants!

[@ProfessorofRock]

So true

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yes! Rock on 🤘

[@joeshoe6184]

Thrash metal?

[@Dawndylion]

This is my forever crush! 40 years now! I've met Marco, and Adam twice, kissed his lips, told him how much he has meant to me and his his life made me who I am. Totally charged my life when I was 12. I didn't know anything about music or style I didn't really have any kind of sense of self until I found him. I will never not love him and I will never listen to him❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jovius2k]

I love this song, ever since it's debut on MTV. I never knew it was about Adam himself until I watched your video just now. I am in my 14th year of sobriety. I'm a Goody Two Shoes, and I'm proud to bear that mark 🎶

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Congratulations 🎊

[@GGiblet]

Always loved Adam and the Antsound. Drums and chanting! Glorious togs. Remember seeing him on Snyder, so much fun and a lovely person. My whole family loved him. Still listening to the music. Thank you for the interview ❤

[@Autumn_Forest_]

I always learn something new on this channel! I knew the name Adam Ant, but I didn’t know anything about him. I’m glad he’s doing better. Seems like a sweet, talented guy. Thank you, ProRo! ❤

[@bunches66]

He's still got it. I've been a fan since I was at school and the first album, too young then to go to the gigs, but I've seen him live quite a few times over the last few years, and the band he has now are just consumate performers and he's incredible. The voice, the moves, the songs, all of it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He looks good for his age too!

[@aprilrich807]

He’s so mesmerizing!! I remember very clearly when my husband and I went to our favorite record shop to purchase his first solo album-1 year old son and newborn son in tow. Beautiful memories!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So cool!

[@Dawndylion]

He is so underrated! 🙄

[@Rambam1776]

I was in Middle School when this came out. I was never quite sure what to make of it or him. But one of the glories of the 1980s, specially the early half of the decade is the sheer number of interesting and unique artists that were available to help people come to terms with their own identities or to learn about others that were different from themselves. I was never a massive fan, but he was an indelible part of my childhood.

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's a pretty interesting dude!

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Well said. I am convinced the music of the eighties played a huge part in changing societal attitudes and challenging prejudice of all kinds. Other factors have been in play for decades but music has helped break down barriers to acceptance and changed hearts and minds in so many ways. Long may it continue to fulfil this part of its role in life.

[@laughteraddict1003]

​@subifyouareagainstantifaan3928 stand and deliver

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

There were a variety of different artists, everyone had something on their platter.

[@bicyclist2]

Same.

[@TheRealBlackivy5486]

My very first concert was seeing him in 1982 on my 12th birthday! Still part of the "Ant Army" to this day! 💋

[@ajdbatfan]

I first saw him 82, too, Brian. At the Deedide Leisure Centre on the Prince Charming Revue. Fabulous gig.

[@DyingRaceApocolyps]

Thanks for doing and Adam Ant video. By far my favorite all-time music performer!

[@mykaelm]

My very first concert ever. I was a huge fan. I would dress up like him nightly and learn his moves. I would later start my own band. And later in life it was his story that inspired me to tackle my bipolar depression. I saw him a couple years ago and he was still fantastic. Such an underrated icon

[@dowlingsdoll3610]

I absolutely loved Adam in the 80s. His sound is very unique

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too. What a gem.

[@joejackson6205]

Love Adam Ants music, kind of wished he had kept the band together, that double drummer sound was amazing. Always knew Goody Two Shoes was a knock on the tabloids. Wiuld love to hear Adam's newest material on the radio.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I agree about the booming drums…FANTASTIC!

[@ajdbatfan]

It was called the Barundi Beat :)

[@duanenidia-foodtravelandfun]

My absolute favorite artist of the 80's. Thank you for this video, have been waiting awhile to see you feature Adam Ant!

[@ronniehuffman8915]

Thank you for covering Adam Ant! I was so excited to see this episode drop!

[@raymyers6016]

One of my favorites of all time! Always pulled for him and thought his anti drug stance, which I also adhere to, was very brave in the rock world. I saw him perform his anthems show at the Portland Oregon zoo amphitheatre when he was 62 I believe. 20 year old performers only wish they could keep up with him! Ant music for ant people!

[@charleyanne]

I LOVE Adam Ant! There's several songs I enjoy listening to from him/them. Thank you for going over him.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks CharleyAnne!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He has a lot of great songs.

[@OziJo1]

Thanks for covering this great song and Adam’s career. Takes me right back. I used to tear it up on the dance floor in the 80’s and this song was a let loose fav.

[@Fakeaorta]

Great video Adam! Adam Ant was one of the first Punk/New Wave acts that pulled me into that genre.

[@duromusabc]

I haven’t heard this song in ages ! Thanks Professor! Brings back boyhood memories! J Geils Band , Men At Work , John Cougar etc etc - 1982 was an awesome year of songs !

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. It was a time I'd love to go back to any old day!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such a good year.

[@opietwoep1247]

I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR COVERING THE GREATEST POP STAR EVER.!!!

[@AndrewGSmith-em5dl]

Wow Professor, this one blew my socks off. I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a couple of months and grooving on the entertaining videos, learning about rock stars and songs that are usually outside my usual preferences. This has grown my appreciation for 70’s rock and understanding of how magical a great song is: how it often comes out of thin air or birthed by the creative forces of one or more musicians. I was a big Adam fan when he had the Ants behind him, and lost interest after Goody Two Shoes. Curious about his new efforts but mostly appreciating him for his 80’s creative successes. This video is a thorough dive into Adam’s history and one I never expected to find on your channel. It filled me with nostalgia, curiosity and a huge appreciation for your work and delivery. Not only do you cover the greatest and most successful but also those who occupied a fame spot for a short time. Your work is full of respect for the artists, and us your audience. You really are a historian of music and I’m hooked on your channel and the care and long hours you dedicate to getting each video right. Many thanks, Professor!

[@hollysmith9979]

Adam Ant was the whole package and his music is still one my favorites from the 80's!!! Back then listening to the Ca. Alternative station KROQ he was continuely on rotation. I love his music and will forever love that time in the 80's at his peak....thank you Professor❤

[@g00se99]

Brother, you are my new favorite youtube channel. I love rock history. God bless.

[@pacoandellie]

Thank you for sharing his story. I'm a life-long Ant fan and I learned a few new things about him. I saw him in concert right before the pandemic. A spectacular showman as always. Will be seeing him in California in May and I can't wait.

[@charlottedriweave937]

Thank you for featuring “my husband” Adam Ant. 😂 I’ve long been a UK fan of his since I was 15 and heard Dog Eat Dog. I still love him 43 years later having been to many of his gigs and even getting the band logo tattoo. It’s great to see a modern day video about him here on KZbin. Much appreciated. #AM4SP

[@musickrayz]

😂 I definitely had the meaning of this song wrong. But in my case I always took it as a compliment that he was singing about somebody like me and I was proud to be a Goody 2 shoes. Now I'm proud that I get to be just like Adam and be a part of "the Goody 2 shoes club" WITH him.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Woe is me, goody two shoes!

[@billkeithchannel]

Same here!

[@alexnejako777]

The Burundi beat! Nobody had that sound

[@peteskow3150]

I swear, every time I watch one of your ‘80’s videos I walk away with at least one or two forgotten classics to add to my collection! This time I got six. Thanks!!

[@aivehn]

I was a fan of Adam and the Ants when I discovered them while in high school, probably in 79 or 80. His style of dress and music were wonderful, and the general mood of the music seemed very positive to me. I certainly never thought he was a special emissary of the devil. LMAO!

[@mikemcgown6362]

Adam Ant was such a mysterious type. I compare him to Johnny Depp. Appear weird to the world but brilliant in their art. Can't take them for face value. You have to look deeper. You can never know the entire story behind their appearance. You revealed things that I never expected from Adam Ant. I thought he made his dime and just disappeared.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Johnny Depp was definitely taking notes in 1982.

[@dranderson6071]

Adam copied Gary Glitter, Depp copied Adam.

[@scottburton9701]

My late wife loved "Goody Two Shoes" & I can see why-It's an awesome song!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great song!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I agree with you and your wife. 😆

[@andu1854]

I thought it was a great song when I was 7, and still so

[@feljimahill4667]

"Big Band meets New Wave Punk"

[@JBs_explorenmore]

Hello, I love your channel! You are like The Midnight Special, WIRL AM, Casey Kasem and MTV all rolled into one! Thanks so much for what you do! Thanks for keeping the music ALIVE!!! I have to say one of the things I really love when you interview famous musicians, is that you don't constantly interrupt them. You let them tell their stories. There have been so many interviews I listen to where the interviewer seems more interested in hearing themselves talk rather than the person they are interviewing, which I find so frustrating. You know how to do a proper interview!

[@bretthutchinson1913]

Hey Adam. Brett from Australia here. Great episode, as always. I didn't get the Ant in the early 80's. I was still doing Pink Floyd, Vivaldi, Kate Bush and new post punk bands like INXS. But after this vid, all those songs wormed their way into my head. I hate you for that. 😄 He was definitely a musical genius. For his genre. Interesting how mental health can affect musicians who are clean and sober. I'm one. But praise the Lord that there is a way out. Keep up the awesome work. Brett.

[@MaryinColorado]

Adam Ant was my first and only musical obsession. I bought every album; I memorized every song. I discovered him during his Goody Two Shoes phase and dove deep into the back catalog. My “favorites” playlist is FILLED with his songs.

[@davidlaw689]

Truth be told , I was not a big fan of " Goody Two Shoes " when it came out in '81 , but nostalgia aside it has grown on me over the past couple of years and I do think it's a great song. It really shines four decades on.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It really does hold up well. Thanks David!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Especially compared to the 2020s dreck…

[@ajdbatfan]

Hate to be a nerd, David, but it was 82 😅

[@Dawndylion]

the thing is is he has nine other albums! he is so much more than goody two shoes . But usually the only thing that people know about him is goody two-shoes!😮

[@pearlhartney9]

Thanks for doing this breakdown on Adam's career. Loved him in the 80's growing up. He was my first pop star crush.

[@RealSaintB]

You mentioned how he was kicked off of stages for sounding terrible early in his career... I personally think that they never sounded good, but the rawness of their sound and the pure energy of the performance is what makes them great.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

no doubt Johnny depp cribbed his look

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure.

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

Oh my gosh, you're right! And he would have been the right age to look up to Adam. What a funny world!

[@bexw4821]

Johnny actually has Adam Ants Warrior logo stitched to one of his jackets 😁

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He HAD to have.

[@Fiona2254]

This sounds correct!

[@ajdbatfan]

After The Police, Adam is my favourite artist. A true original. Seen him a dozen times and he's fabulous live. I've even got the Antmusic for Sexpeople' logo tattooed on my back 🙂

[@danpreston564]

I love that logo so much. I drew it countless times as a kid.

[@BoPritchard]

Great job professor. It's good to be reminded that these one-time icons are real people with stories, lives, hurts and heartbreaks that made them what they were. "we'll leave that to subtile innuendo" ;) perfect sign-off

[@gerib4234]

Dude your channel rocks! You're the perfect person for this job. On your way to a million subs!!

[@jennyjenny4501]

Adam Ant was Straight Edge before straight edge was cool!

[@ProfessorofRock]

That's right. I may use that in the future... Good call.

[@jennyjenny4501]

@@ProfessorofRock my nephew is straight edge, a musician as well as owner of the most successful tattoo studio in western Colorado. He has clients come from all over the world.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Don’t drink, don’t smoke…

[@anthonyhind1308]

I loved Adam and the Ants.Still have the Kings of the Wild Frontier and Prince Charming albums I bought as a kid when they came out.Still give KOTWF a spin regularly.I didn't really get into his stuff after the Ants,but I recently listened to Goody Two Shoes after years and it's a great song.I picked up the 7 inch at a record fair a few months ago.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Still sounds fresh, eh?

[@bishdizzle67]

One of the favorites for many of us at our church dances. I didn't quite know the meaning of it but loved it. So groundbreaking in my opinion. I misheard a lyric...I thought he said: "There's something in the way you follow..." Thank you for the backstory of Adam Ant!

[@mightyV444]

Nice synchronicity with this video! 😃 Adam & the Ants have been popping up *a lot* in my recent chats around YT! 😄 I've loved their Music back then - I still love it today! 😊 And don't forget: _Ridicule is nothing to be scared of!_ 😁

[@gtrgar4561]

Cool to learn that Adam Ant is in the no drinks, no drugs, no smoking camp. As soon as the Prof. mentioned that, I thought, oh he's like Randy Bachman in that regard. I've heard that one of the points of friction between Randy and the Guess Who was the drinking and drugs. Randy and Adam prove that one does not need recreational drugs and booze to be a top Rocker. 🎸😎

[@eltronics]

As pop goes, the music was catchy enough to be interesting. Never knew of his background, quite eye-opening. Just goes to show you don't need to join in on rock 'n roll debauchery to have demons that overcome you. So glad to hear he has found his way, kudos.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

We all have our personal demons and have to battle them.

[@mheuman]

I'm in awe of his career. I liked his videos on MTV,, his music was everywhere in the early 80s. I didn't really follow him after 1985, though. He's a true artist, so glad he go help when he needed it. Thanks for the deep dive!"

[@steveblog1]

Adam was my earliest musical idol. I had posters on my walls, I drew pictures of him, bought all the records and you'd best believe I got dressed up as him at Halloween! I used to cut out images from magazines and even record sleeves, stick them onto cardboard and made badges for my denim jacket. I had loved Adam & the Ants and was horrified when they split, as I thought it was the end. I was so happy when I heard he was recording as a solo artist, and I knew he'd be back in the charts. In the build up to its release, Goody Two Shoes started getting a lot of airplay and my excitement was at bursting point. I knew he was debuting GTS on a light entertainment show on ITV on a Summer evening in 1982, so as it was about to start I abandoned the kid I was playing football with and ran into the house to watch. I remember it like it was yesterday because I was so excited to have my hero back. I'm going to listen to him right now 😁

[@frankielemonjello]

Very similar to Alice Cooper's 'No more Mr Nice Guy'. 'Goody Two-Shoes'. Some people say you have 'inhibitions,' when what you have are standards.

[@trinaq]

I'll always remember this song being featured in the introduction to Nicholas in "Hot Fuzz." It instantly sparked my love for this classic track! 💕

[@ProfessorofRock]

Oh ya! Forgot about that.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Cool! I haven’t watched it.

[@jeffrobodeenyehcmon5925]

I've seen him 4 times front row since 2012 and met him before one show at a hotel. Since he figured out I didn't say a word to anyone at the show where he was staying I got to have breakfast with him the next morning. It's a long story how it all went down but definitely a dream come true. He was so nice to me. I even am still holding onto a ticket for his next U.S. tour which was canceled due to Cvd. He says he's still coming so hold onto your tickets if you have them. Great video about Adam, so glad I found it.

[@SpotWorksLNC]

Your musical research never ceases to amaze. Love hearing the intricate details of artists from the past!

[@marcofalzone6469]

I cannot believe he didn't mention though that Phil Collins produced and played drums on "Strip"😁

[@Chris_the_Dingo]

I bought this single in June of 1982, while an exchange student in West Germany. I guess the song was brand new at the time. I also bought a quirky record called Da Da Da by Trio, which was released around that time as well

[@RenayOpish]

Da Da Da is one of the all time BEST songs!! 😂-good purchases there-

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Da Da Da is an AMAZING song, folks! 😝

[@ajdbatfan]

GTS was Number 1 in June 82 in the UK, Chris 🙂 Also, DA Da Da was a hit in Britain, Number 2, after it was featured on a weekly show in European music by Jonathan King

[@elvieann4949]

I saw him in NYC when he was doing the tour with the water tank (strip?). It was an amazing concert!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

👍

[@taylowendy]

Wow! I’m dying for new stuff from him. This cover was nicely done.

[@kxrv6629]

Loved Adam Ant. Had his first several albums. As a goody, two shoes mostly myself -think I got it. Lost touch after that. Thanks for bringing us up to date

[@mylerism]

I'm a big fan of Adam and the Ants. I think Kings of the Wild Frontier and Dirk Wears White Sox are still amazing albums. Friend or Foe was solid. Btw: Apollo 9 was from Viva Le Rock, not Strip. But, imo, neither of those last two albums were anything to write home about.

[@MarkLipka]

*Unique means one-of-a-kind. No one can be "very unique" or "somewhat unique". (Just saying)*

[@Goddzi]

❤Adam Ant❤ I have done since I first heardthe single Antmusic in Feb 1980. I was only just 11yo and it took me until 2011(?) to see him live. When I did, I played at my most local venue at the time, the Picturedrome in Holmfirth and I was good friends with the in house sound engineer so blagged my way into being one of the roadie’s for the Adam gig! Never got to meet the man himself but I did meet the musicians who made up his band (RIP Tom, guitarist). I’ve seen Adam live another three or four times since then. Great video, Prof! But one thing…you said Apollo 9 was on the Strip album, but it’s not, it was on the album after Strip, Vive Le Rock. Keep on making these awesome videos 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@bexw4821]

Saw Adam Ant live again last year, still touring still sounding great, he has a huge back catalogue and many great tunes that are hardly ever heard these days

[@anthonyintexas]

I first heard Adam & the Ants on a compilation called Exposed: A cheap peek at today's provacative new rock.I was hooked. The Burundi style has influenced my drumming forevermore. I finally saw him in 2013 & when he returned a few years later. I lost 3 lbs. dancing!! A splendid time, and still tons of women!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Good call!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Haha, so cool!

[@kkadnar]

That was my introduction as well. Once "Killer in the Home" came on, that was it...

[@Krullmatic]

Adam Ant was one of the most original acts back in the day! I always loved his style!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too! I was enamored with him.

[@Krullmatic]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yay! Lilly!

[@illbebad]

Wow, Mr Professor your mini bios are getting better and better! So much I never knew about A.A.

[@Christodoulos-J]

Thanks for making this video! I love Goody Two Shoes, but before watching your video, I couldn't name a single other Adam Ant song. I need to do better...