The Cult Ian Astbury Interview TVAM Star Date AM 02/09/85

[@michealnadolski6130]

This was a criminally unappreciated band .Ian had pipes looks moves and total vibe .and the band was Rock solid and driving .

[@kennybudge4170]

Ian v bad manners... Who was the idiot bimbo in between

[@simonfarrell6585]

Saw them live many times in the 80's 👌

[@davephsal]

I agree 100% man

[@clod8]

Well, we appreciated them in the LA 1980’s goth scene🖤

[@patrickmorrissey708]

Definitely appreciated in my world.

[@andrewlabat9963]

The Cult.. One of the best bands EVER..!! Still relevant..

[@Seafarer-Ade]

How are they still relevant?

[@stivecutbank5108]

You're dang SKIPPY THE EVER LASTING SOUND OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BUTTKICKING 100 PERCENT ORIGINAL SPRITIUAL AND FIRE WOMAN WHO IS NOW IN A TRIBES OF MY AMERICAN HORSE NATIVR AMERICAN FRIENDS IAM WELL LOVED BEING HALF NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE GO OUT AND BUY SOMR OF THEIR SPRITIUAL KICK ASS MUSIC FOR THIS GREAT UNDERRATED BAND

[@stivecutbank5108]

Hell yes turn it up sounds good right on fire WOMAN YOUR TO BLAME BUT THE CULTS MUSIC HAS ETRNIL FLAMES AND ALSO THIS BAND HAS TAMED THE AMERICAN HORSE

[@daviddemaria3982]

@@Seafarer-Ade I saw them a week ago and they are still better than 95% than what has come out in the last 15 years.

[@davidhughmiller]

Outside Rain and She Sells Sanctuary, I never really listened to The Cult. Then I put Sonic Temple on Spotify and came across one of the greatest albums of all time. Now I have that album on vinyl and got the T-shirt too 😆

[@keegansmom]

I love his gentle and non-arrogant attitude. Such a sweetheart!

[@Hengry-hn7rb]

I was maybe 6feet from him at buzz fest 96 long time ago . I had like a plastic beach ball through it his way he caught it ! Before he sang he mention to the crowd this is a ball ! That is as close as I come to an artist celebrity. 😆

[@michelleschweizer9000]

He’s so young and adorable

[@angelarose249]

Omg I love him 😍

[@TheSpookyDuke]

sure, but... Nick Kershaw and Howard Jones were both great too, bit rocknroll purist he was...

[@wanneske1969]

I think he's very arrogant and pretentious.

[@KeithWilliamMacHendry]

Absolutely one of the most brilliant songs of all time.

[@PedroYippeekayaye]

Seminal 1980's track.

[@patricia56597]

Vdd

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

Absolutely! Always cheers me when I hear it! ❤❤

[@BB-qp9ri]

Timeless rock classic

[@mpwhiteloon2316]

Agreed! Still one of the greatest road-trip songs ever.

[@Nomad-376]

2020 and still say this band was way underrated. A sound that cant be duplicated. Ian's voice is epic.

[@abellosoya9057]

It’s 2021 and Dave Grohl and Foo Fighter is ripping off their sound!

[@federicorosa2686]

@@abellosoya9057 1722🌎💯

[@davidreed3246]

@@abellosoya9057 I cannot see any connection between the two bands personally.

[@abellosoya9057]

@@davidreed3246 I was listening to a song they played on Saturday Night Live called Times Like These and it sounded like The Cult. Guitar riffs and all…

[@alexanderkelly3496]

@@abellosoya9057 Not even close. Respect to you.

[@davebennett4087]

The “Good Old Days” were so, so good! Ian’s voice is instantly recognizable. No one else has that tone.

[@sevensickszero6112]

He had the coolest foot shuffling....

[@GenXer333]

The Cult is still relevant and kicks ass after all these years. We definitely had some of the best music ever! And, Ian is still hot to this day.

[@crazycatladyjo2688]

Amen.

[@Seafarer-Ade]

How are they still relevant?

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

@@Seafarer-Ade they are touring at the moment. They will ALWAYS be relevant! Ian looks amazing and still belting out the hits!

[@tzt1182]

@@Seafarer-Ade If you don't know then you are not relevant.

[@anthonymcnamara4002]

I remember that little bastard clock in the corner of the screen, counting down the minutes until I had to get the school bus. I hated that clock.

[@graemeaitken1018]

I was thinking the same thing. Lol!!

[@crayray1310]

😆 😆 😆

[@caseypattie3711]

That’s hilarious ... CFFC💙🧡🔥

[@James_BAlert]

Feel your pain buddy! 🤬

[@glitter-lk5dz]

So funny, seriously! Thank you for that! 👊

[@itsnotdio8119]

Never in my life imagined that ian would sound that soft !!!! He's so gentle i'm in love

[@denirakich5266]

One of the best bands EVER!!! Ian is such a performer. The whole package! And he is surprisingly sweet. He has a Jim Morrison vibe and a bit of mystery about him! Awesome guy.

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

❤❤

[@shortallliam3142]

Yes, he came across as a normal dude, pretty serious and deep in some ways.

[@glenndouglas8822]

I saw him when he was singer for the Doors tour.

[@tonysoprano4587]

So you, know him personally....

[@DarrellWingerak]

I get that vibe every time I watch him do She Sells.

[@ncredbird3998]

He had the sweet look of innocence back at that age. Loved this band

[@rayva1]

…And surprisingly a very pleasant way of speaking in this interview.

[@specialeeffexx]

I can listen to this song over and over and watch this incredible band nonstop! I have this on my walking playlist and it always kicks me in to overdrive!! Ian is a God!

[@adamcnow]

Killer song! Awesome and I love that foot work at the beginning of the song! I want to dance and rock!

[@GenXer333]

Do it! How can you not? 🕺🏻

[@BrianBaccus]

looks like the river dance, lol

[@solitarianihilista1454]

Kudos for name-checking March Violets, Sisters of Mercy and Balaam on daytime TV back in 1985. Impeccable goth credentials.

[@newwavepop]

Ian is one of my favorite voices ever, but The March Violets are one of my favorite bands.

[@james_d_eaton]

This interview is such a treasure. Ian is so young in this. Thank-you for sharing.

[@iodars]

one of my favourite bands of the 80's! ❤️🎸

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

I love this, l love Ian's movements, his stage prescence is absolutely electric on this song and his voice needs no words.

[@KarmicOmen]

Ian exudes spirituality and sensuality. Mmmmm, yes, he is gorgeous on many levels.

[@victoriacotton9017]

Angel Deville straight up.

[@carriecorbell6510]

Yes indeedy sweetie. Ian & Duffy are such beautiful men.

[@damienholland8103]

Yeah, because how pretty or handsome someone is is part of spirituality. It makes sense that your profile pic is a plastic doll.

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

Derek Gleeson nothing wrong with his teeth. He was obviously very young here.

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

Sugar Jets how does she not know what spirituality is? Ian is a spiritual person.

[@addicted2tone349]

One of my favorite bands of all time. They are a treat live, I saw them in the 80s.

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Never saw this interview as back in the day I would have been at work. Wow, Ian is so sweet and cool. What a strange interview lol. ICONIC Cult song She sells Sanctuary

[@youtube8775]

This song has got to be in my top 3 and I can't even think of the other two right now. It's everything. Maybe it's not too late for me to see them live for the first time.

[@billymack333]

Duffy is still a gun. Astbury’s voice is probably worse than Axl Rose’s.

[@DollGirlie]

Probably not too late though I know nothing about this band. It wasn't too late for me to see Axl a few weeks ago and the hate above isn't appreciated. Voice, performance, music were all just fine and really special just to be able to have the chance to see them live and reunited.

[@dannieduplessis2432]

How this is not in a rock history format I will never understand...so ahead of thier time...COMPLETELY UNDERAPPRECIATED

[@williamtobin7282]

LOVED these cats in the 80s. My brother met them in a bar in Van Couver,BC, Canada and said they were all real cool, down to earth guys who hung out and drank all night. They were really big at the time but it never went to their heads. God Bless em...

[@RichM0410]

The Cult is such a BADASS band! Absolutely 1 of my favorite bands of all time! Ian can kinda sing huh? Lol. Superb!

[@sulatlalaki]

Woooo! Downtown Julie Brown! Always had a crush on her! Ian is just too cool for these others there!

[@spaze_mag4527]

Cant set aside Billy Duffy

[@SCOTRANDOLPH]

John Depp stole his character for Jack Sparrow. I swear.

[@garygraham1383]

Wouldn't be surprised. Good analogy!

[@brianspruill5424]

I think Ian stole Steven Tyler's character. Or at least a lot of his style.

[@SCOTRANDOLPH]

Good point! Someone should get all three of them on a stage. LOL

[@duncangarvey8893]

Ian was more Mick Jagger, Tyler copied Jaggers shamelessly. Depp used Keith Richards as his inspiration for Sparrow.

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

And Axl Rose.

[@dionnelane6445]

That damn dance he does is fuckin awesome!

[@fossilguybmf4210]

I like his dance too, it should be called "the junk flopper" lol you cant miss it...

[@willowmadhuridixit8991]

It is, even trained dancers would have problems keeping up with that!

[@FATBAZ01]

Classic Jagger but much improved. Tap dancing but using heels instead. Class act....

[@andreil1234]

It's tap dancing influenced by XVII Century European (French, to be more specific) sort of attitude and choreography (usage of heels). Watch "Le Roi Danse" (2000), it's excellent and features the incredible music of Jean-Baptiste Lully.

[@delilasloan8914]

@@andreil1234 yes! I always called it peacocking!

[@leroyoneill1929]

What a fucking band and what a fucking lead singer!! The Cult are true legends for all time. Fact!!!!!!!!!!

[@sabrinamaestas2931]

I LOVE this mans voice!!! One of THE BEST!!!

[@chery.8141]

Under the spell since the 80's. Aaaaand still under it! 😎

[@barbpence8784]

Karen Y. Agreed And the spell can never be broken it's forever 🎤🎸⚡💫💥💕

[@chery.8141]

Agreed. It's forever. 💞🌷🎶🎙

[@RickyIdlett]

Wow, amazing energy and such a great performance. Thank you to everyone here, I know we all share appreciation for this gift.

[@davidgoodman6924]

The Cult album "Love" has many great songs other than Santuary, from Hollow Man to Brother Wolf Sister Moon. Just great vocals and guitar riffs, still my favorite Cult album.

[@HappyHermitt]

Hollow man is one if my favorites

[@billymack333]

Love,Electric and Sonic Temple were all solid. But yeah Love is a bit special.

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

The LOVE album is a masterpiece! No contest ❤❤🤍🤍

[@user-Simon-64]

What a brilliant piece of historic musical television. Thanks for posting. Love it!

[@Buelligan88]

Never seen Ian Astbury smile before.

[@sratus]

Me neither, I can see why now

[@glitter-lk5dz]

@@sratus Yours is a stick-on moustache, right?

[@samhhaincat2703]

​ @TrainInVain Hahahaha jesus hell, why in the fuck do people feel the need to post something this hateful and vitriolic? Do you have ANY idea how to keep thoughts to yourself?

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

@@samhhaincat2703 apparently not! I love Ian's smile! ❤ love his voice too and his intellect 😍

[@canlib]

Yea lots of big teeth trying to outdo each other and no dentist in sight

[@vicariousgamer2871]

I recall first seeing Ian. He looked a lot like a native brother to me. Where has all the talent gone to ? Sigh, at least I was alive to hear all of the good music when i was a young man.

[@jayward5352]

We saw them last month. Still amazing voice and keep the audience enthralled. Kickass!!!

[@geminijojo7355]

I remember bunking the morning off school to watch this, thanks for posting xx

[@malakisands4669]

Growing up I had a good friend in the mid 80’s his dad had a huge Vinyl collection going back to Elvis, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, Zeppelin, and so many more. When he would put The Cult on it stuck with me as the entire sound and energy was so unique. I am so thankful for those experiences that help form my well rounded Eclectic music appreciation

[@TruthSurge]

he's like a bit of Freddie Mercury mixed with Steven Tyler.

[@christinasavannah7992]

Yesss Steven Tyler..Freddie Mercury..and Jim Morrison had a baby that's Ian astbury

[@MrRobangelo]

...spot on....!!! ;)

[@j-schnab6338]

Mixed in with something that's terrible to look at.

[@j-schnab6338]

@@christinasavannah7992 Only if you also dropped him.

[@bhmsupra]

He's no where near either of them.

[@Astrajet]

2019 still sounds fresh 🤘🤘

[@mythywmyth]

They're still going. Ian handed my a tambourine in new haven Connecticut 2017. Changed my life

[@davebunch7973]

That's awesome bro

[@AlexAlcyone]

I love this.

[@jingergray38]

I adore The Cult and I also adore the other band next to the interviewer (Blancmange). They have nothing in common but this means, I think, that when any kind of music is good and gives you positive vibrations, it doesn't matter if it is Rock or Pop or Classic.... Thanks UK for some of the greatest band in the world! Love from Italy!! Jr

[@maxmordon7295]

There are paradoxical instances, at least in a lot of cases, in which "extremely negative" and "harmful" music brings those vibrations you mentioned; something like a highly refined 'schadenfraude', in the sense that some Art comes from deeply disturbed individuals/experiences, that connects with people who enjoy it without even thinking of it in a malicious way.

[@Den-xc1ju]

Great song, lyrics and beat unforgettable.. relentless

[@AnthonyT50]

I will be 69 years old in a month. While I have heard parts of this song in the past tonight is the first time I have seen the band in a video! I have no words. They are electric!

[@MatthewMcClellan]

A great band and a great front man.

[@thomaswaffle5121]

One of my favorite bands of all times. Unfortunately I've never seen them live

[@sleekasleeka]

Ian with the footwork!

[@carinajohansson8696]

I cant take my eyes of Ian he is my dream man ❤️

[@marielynn7369]

Omg! Me too!!!

[@katzwhite5962]

Yep! He is very cute but I wouldn't be his type.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@katzwhite5962 In what way?

[@katzwhite5962]

@@mikekaraoke He would prob go for someone tall, willowly, long hair, tattoos, singer etc

[@glitter-lk5dz]

​@Katz White When he guested on our local radio station, he brought along his girl. The interviewer raved about her beauty.

[@daveclark2507]

Man these interviews and host's are absolutely soul cruching.

[@andrewbowers_]

He was spot on about people searching for alternatives to the pop that was being thrust onto us by major labels. I was at this fucking huge Friday night party when I first heard the Cult. I went out the next day and bought 'Sun King', weed, powder and Jack Daniels. I woke up Sunday morning to find half naked strangers laying around my home. I had no idea how they go there.

[@shortallliam3142]

Were any of then half-naked girls? If so, it was all worth it, Mate!!

[@andrewbowers_]

@@shortallliam3142: I have this weird feeling that I’m the father of many children I will never meet.

[@smb7647]

Keeping this thread going...what an incredibly underrated band, been listening to them from the beginning

[@bigtoeterrier1121]

Just amazing! ………never will there be a better song!

[@chrisconners1977]

They still have IT, saw the Cult in Salt Lake City a few years ago and they were tight and loud. Top 3 concerts ever

[@chrisc1393]

I would've loved to hear a collaboration song with Ian Astbury and the equally incredible Michael Hutchence. Both with great voices! Michael a very rich baritone and Ian who could've hit the higher notes. And did I mention that they're both incredible frontmen for their bands? 🤤😍😛🙃 ✌& ❤ Michael.

[@SA-ud9nf]

Yes. They're very similar in voice, persona and charisma. Brilliant men.

[@chrisc1393]

​@@SA-ud9nfthey were also friends, when time, travel and touring allowed time together.

[@desertrose1226]

Jim Morrison wannabes. Both great though 😊

[@stevewilliams6504]

...one of the best tracks out there...class act!

[@kens2328]

One of the most recognizable voices and overall band sound in music history. Cult will always shred. Astbury/Duffy are legends.

[@musictrajectory]

Saw them in San Diego last night. The band sounded great and were in great shape!

[@gregruch489]

Big Country's Mark Brzezicki on drums too. Awesome!

[@AlexAlcyone]

Mark absolutely killed it on the Love album, totally raised the game of the whole band having him on drums. Bands only as good as the drummer!

[@riproar11]

We finally had cable TV installed in 1985, and as soon as it was activated, The Cult "She Sells Sanctuary" was the first image that appeared right from the video's beginning. That was my first time discovering them and I was really enjoying the moment!

[@pauldiver6814]

Rock on Ian rock on man

[@larryshakman]

Anyone who listened immediately appreciated them. 🤘

[@jammcguire1276]

Kids in the distant future will find this and, hearing it for the first time, will feel the same as we did those decades ago. Many bands create a masterpiece and this is the Cult's!

[@Nitro1320]

One of my top five all-time songs. I’m almost 60 and still listen to this regularly! Love The Cult!

[@phantomphotography7392]

Powerful song

[@analiainman674]

I love you Ian!!!!...the best band ever ..🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆🏆❤❤❤❤

[@eliamefontana9560]

I still love this music.

[@brendaandersondillinger7120]

Amy, Ian is beautiful any damn where at all

[@thetreeoflife6018]

I remember playing this back in the day for my girlfriend at the time - her comment was “ this music just isn’t me “. Amazing how she’s been gone all these years………

[@tonielcock8891]

One of the best bands live I ever saw

[@mpwhiteloon2316]

The Cult is and always will be Rock Royalty. It would be awesome to see more people open their eyes and ears to the genius of THE CULT.

[@AlexAlcyone]

facts

[@verenicemendez5007]

Oh my god! Blancmange and Ian Asturby, my life is complete

[@ellitestar]

me.me/i/katikat-creepy-ugly-guy-meme-lightweight-sweatshirt-by-katikat-ca2aeb689fbe456aaf64ba97852ca76b

[@SmokinZen]

Their music is so awesome I never get tired of listening

[@chrisohrling149]

I grow up listening to this band and it is one of my most favorite bands and this band still is my favorite band and Ian you rock and your the best rock n roll band ever and still is one of the most best bands ever and I am a huge fan of the CULT i have all of there albums and a few posters but would love to have an autograph from the whole band and be able to meet them in real life and be able to shake your Hand Ian you are my idle and will always be my most favorite rock band ever ✌✌😎

[@leightonsteven7059]

I guess I’m similar to you. I have all the bands albums, many t-shirts, bootlegs and have seen them 51 times. Surprisingly though I have never met them

[@JennylovesASMR]

One of the best bands of all time💗

[@boogiewoogie9770]

Genuinely made a big difference to alternative music being in the charts and being heard by more people. Just a great band with a star frontman.

[@yamahapilot]

Saw these guys in '87 in Toronto. CNE Grandstand. What a show. Guns and Roses opened for them too.

[@treacyblack8729]

Saw The Clut and Metallica together in Atlanta around 1988-89. The Cult was actually the headliner that night. I would say both bands were at the same level of their music careers and both on the verge to become the next rock giants. Of course we all know what level Metallica went to and personally I thought The Cult was the better of the 2 bands. And thats considering the fact that I loved Metallica in the 80s. But from that point on The Cult kinda just remained the same as Metallica exploded into one of the biggest metal bands in history. I always wonder why the Cult just fell off the map around 1990 when they seemed to be enroute to mega stardom after Electric was released. Scratching my head on this one

[@brianmansfield666]

Because Ian & Billy don't like each other. Separate dressing rooms etc vibe..plus Duffy is a total knuckle dragger misogynist...

[@jackcrane7853]

It was da booze

[@DanaW752]

Wow. The eighties were polite. I never imagined this to be true while growing up in this time.

[@aleromero1981]

The first time I heard this song, a few years ago, his voice automatically took me back to the 80s.

[@jm.7272]

Open the sky and let her come down...such a great lyric

[@leightonsteven7059]

I agree , but that’s from Rain

[@mmmcosta]

Never seen Ian with such big smiles. Nice!

[@kevdonew1412]

the cult are a great band they rocked the scene back then and it stands the test of time ROCK ON CULT ROCK ON

[@ROOKTABULA]

I still remember the first time I saw this vid shown on TV. I was so hypnotized and KNEW I wanted to be a musician. The drummer, Mark recording most of the album (but not Sanctuary even though he's in the vid) before he joined Big Country for their first album.

[@knitkicker]

I saw the cult with guns and roses opening for them . One of my favorite shows ever !!!

[@Elhastezy888]

😲 Damn!!!! That's awesome Saw GnR in Vegas Jan 1992, one of the best shows I've ever seen in my life. Got to see The Doors w/Ian Astrbury as frontman in Vegas 2003 & it was truly incredible. Bit of would have really loved to see the Cult 💓

[@SA-ud9nf]

That's where all got his look and moves. Ian looked natural all the others looked like they copied Ian.

[@scottbrooks2255]

They were a breath of fresh air at the time.

[@jadeshannon5583]

Gorgeous singer...

[@mbucd]

Which one? Buster?

[@English_Speaking_Fox]

It’s very interesting to hear how much Ian’s accent has changed over the years. His singing voice has taken a bit of a beating over the years but it’s hardly surprising with the lifestyle & passing decades. This interview would be from the period that we were seeing The Cult on every tour in places like St Austell and Brighton Top Rank. The epic gig that I’ll never forget was Brixton Academy on their return from the US. The Phoenix whilst sitting on my best mate’s shoulders. Seared into my memory. Fucking unforgettable.

[@sschaem]

Where did the music go ? sad to see all this momentum vanished

[@KowalskiVanishing_Point]

Ian Astbury- the Stompin Tom of rock. 37 years later still a fantastic song and cool video.

[@amy-woakes]

Ohh my he is gorgeous here😘

[@rayva1]

I bet he was only in his teens.

[@blueforestprod]

really ??? if he were not 'known'... not sure he look gorgeous or maybe with some bifocals glasses...but it's rock n' roll. Amy you should look around you to find a gorgeous looking guy ^^

[@ilceyaalmeida4843]

Amy Louise I agree with you! Ian is Gorgeous 💞💞💘💖💞

[@ilceyaalmeida4843]

San Diego haha , Ian is Wonderful, my God 🔥🔥

[@JohnBarrow1961]

So are you, dear.

[@antonymcmanus1683]

Looking forward to see them in Halifax this summer!

[@user-nd5jc8xv8v]

he stayed with my mate in cumbernauld ian done some good artwork to his door------i didnt meet him but i know the cult----i remember that album called ---the cult. brilliant album you need to hear it to appreciate it

[@davebunch7973]

Great album brother

[@travis2333]

Saw them live a couple of months ago and they were amazing!

[@billgoforth7426]

Agreed they're still bringing it.. they've chilled out a little. They still put on a great solid Rockshow. He still has his voice

[@mkivy]

What a fabulous grp! Love this guys voice. Gr8 production..love this guys voice! So spot-on! So Jim Morrison-like! His voice could be that of Jim...u never know...

[@soniaatherton5949]

7:51 love his really long hair❤sexy😊

[@MalcolmDesigns]

I saw them in April ‘85 or ‘86 in a small club in Syracuse NY and they were incredible. Ian is such an awesome front man. Great memories!

[@joanneblack189]

Just saw you guys June 2/19 at Casino Rama ... You still got it going on!

[@kjnightbird121]

Miss & Love The Cult! The youth have no cluuue! 🎵🔥😍🔥💖🔥😍🔥🎶🎤🎸

[@glennoc8585]

Everybody was so chill back then nobody had mobile phones so people engaged differently, actually phoned peopled and made plans in advance. If you let someone down it was a big thing bonlast minute txt excuse.

[@darbyhart8250]

Miss those day a lot!

[@margaretmcgregor1158]

Steve Tyler was takeing notes 📝

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

I was gonna say, they are so young, but actually We were so young; so blessed to have this music for our culture. People are so ripped off now