He is 62 now.. Still rocking. Billy is solid. Everybody gets old. They were damn cool in their glory days. I have a 6ft poster of sonic temple hung up. Yeah!
I only discovered them recently. I wanna die. I LOVE them, I literally can't go for an hour without listening to them...there is just something about Ian...i am OBSESSED. their music Is haunting and so powerful. I adore the Cult
Ian looks so happy in this video and wow talk about up close and personal with the fans. Probably wouldn't see that today. This was a great great song for them. This was THE CULT at their best I think, although, I've been listening for over 30 years now. Thanks for the upload.
This was the band at their best.....I did like Nigel Preston's drumming best...R.I.P. This was when they were still a 'Goth' band. I really loved them since I really grew up listening to them...
Khorrum Gilani - er...careful with that axe Eugene...The Cult did indeed have Gothic influences, among more music genres as well. However labeling the band a straight 'Goth' band I would disagree. That was why they were so good - they combined music genres and never played only one genre. For example they never really appealed to the 'Grunge' genre although they probably incorporated the Grunge genre in to their music. One thing I am certain of is why oh why haven't The Cult been inducted in to the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame?
was fortunate to have seen them 4 times in the 80s. friggen awesome band,, really briught in a new edge back then that made them unique.. still listen to them all the time,, never gets old......
I saw them perform this at least a dozen times. Seeing Ian smile. This is one of my favourite Cult songs. Sure, Love Removal, Sanctuary, Wild Fleur, Bad Fun, but I really liked the relentless message of this song. Ian was such a force in my youth. I remember thinking: The Cult or Guns 'N Roses. Why choose? Axl was just as influential. I'm 17 again seeing this. Thanks much.
Gorgeous Ian astbury! A GOD! Best most underrated singer in Rock! Billy Duffy is a great guitar player and they wrote awesome music that is still fresh 35 years later! Followed them since 1985!
One of the best rock bands for sure. Very underrated. Have been blessed to see them live 5 times since I first saw them in 1987. Great voice. Fantastic guitar. Great songs. God bless. 💗➕💗🎤🎸
He is a true rock person( icon if you will ) and the band is one of my all time favorites... so different to almost to any other band. Never got confused about which band was playing on radio or MTV even if you hadn't heard the song before.
LOVE is a great album. I can listen to it straight thru many times. Very airy and breathes well, not too over done. Ians voice is butter and Billy on the gretsch is sick.
Jeez, I just love this group, I forgot how good they were, this is an underated era of music, that echoey post punk era. I find these guys absolutely trance inducing. And this entire live series is the best.....
You are totally right. I like their new music too, but when they use to play this kind of music is the reason I liked them a lot. They sounded so different than every other band. jim90290, thanks for posting this video of one of the greatest bands of all time.
Billy & Ian are great guys too. A friend/Producer worked w/them on the demos that lead them to reform @the studio we worked out of. Billy and I started hanging out a good bit. I should have talked to him about his guitar-technique, but that's one of those things that we new Engineers were told not to do. F' that - I so should have!
He has a Great Smile... Smile More Often Musicians, It's Infectious & More Important "Now" More Than Ever Before!!! Let's unite in being safe during & post Covid but Living Productive & Happy Lives - Back To Work & School! Join me - Say "AYE"!!!
Yes, I agree with you sentiments totally! If I want to get myself out of the Negative and into the Positive, a few minutes of ‘The Cult’ at full volume on the head phones usually works wonders! A fantastic band who are loved by those who live in the real world! Those who live without a love of this band live forever in darkness . :-))
ian ashbury preformed the roles of jim morrison on both the times in saw them play with 2 of the surviiving doors in 2003 and 2006, ive seend the cult only 3 times in the 80s and stil good thanks for uploading this vid :_
5 people made me pick up the guitar and start a band....Jimmy Paige, George Lynch, Tommy Rombola, and Sully Erna, Steve Stevens and Billy Duffy.........
The Cult, they are a unique sound. You can tell right away when you here a Cult song. They are distictive and rare. Too bad classic rock radio doesn't play them much.
@thestarsign How did I miss that concert? I was a Cult fan in Brisbane in the late 80s... and you know what a small place it was then. Must have been out of it. Wow. You're very lucky!
Saw them blow Billy Idol off the stage when they opened for him---Love tour,I think-also caught Electric tour&Sonic Temple tour...they always put on a hell of a show
For the Love album I really miss Nigel Preston, RIP, and his formidable tribal drumming (I think he only partially contributed on She Sells). Yes, all the songs on the Love album are strong, Ian voice is fantastic as ever, and Billys guitar riffs are hypnotic but imagine the KILLER album Love would have been with Nigel at the drum kit.
My god he was beautiful! Those eyes, that hair, that beautiful pouty mouth. I had a crush on him for YEARS! My ultimate fantasy man. He was just so damn sexy. I saw them in the late 80's, at a very small pub, in Brisbane Australia. They were fantastic live. Ian has such a wonderfully powerful voice. I was saddened to see and hear (in interviews) that he can be quite bitter and angry. I always thought that he would be a gentle and humble type of guy. Guess I was wrong.
10 years later they try to come back but Mr Preston death sealed The Cult history. What a great name for a band: "The Cult". If you are a fan, just listen to those recordings w/o Preston on drums. Another good idea is to listen Sex Gang Children, a song call Mauritia Mayer. Preston played the drums and both the sound and rythm is nearby The Cult identity. Preston was rigth: Ian and Billy were selling the sanctuary. Now they are paying their mistake.
Do you represent the estate of Nigel Preston? He was a fantastic drummer, but his performance suffered as he drown in his own addiction. Most of The Cult's suceess came post Preston. In all honesty I think he was the best Cult Drummer, but the best songs and Albums were played without him. As for Song Writing Ian and Billy were always the driving force, Jamie and Nigel were the support.
mamma mia quanto è cambiato....live a Bologna il 29/09 smbrava un cespuglio e 'na panza....lx me rimane un mito ma si fosse conservato come il buon Duffy.
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He is 62 now.. Still rocking. Billy is solid. Everybody gets old. They were damn cool in their glory days. I have a 6ft poster of sonic temple hung up. Yeah!
Incredible Voice, IAN so beautifully ♥️Yes, for the band always 2024🙏A pleasure listen there’s 🔥🧑🏽🌾
I only discovered them recently. I wanna die. I LOVE them, I literally can't go for an hour without listening to them...there is just something about Ian...i am OBSESSED. their music Is haunting and so powerful. I adore the Cult
Verónica León Soffia yes indeedy !! Immaculate band !! Me hopes you are aware of Bauhaus who are even better !!
As i get old, it lightens my heart that this music continues to inspire those lucky to be younger. Keep it ALIVE.
Noob!
They are so amazing!!! 🖤
There music gets better with age like old wine
Ian looks so happy in this video and wow talk about up close and personal with the fans. Probably wouldn't see that today. This was a great great song for them. This was THE CULT at their best I think, although, I've been listening for over 30 years now. Thanks for the upload.
I think they don´t like the boring nowadays' crowd
This was the band at their best.....I did like Nigel Preston's drumming best...R.I.P. This was when they were still a 'Goth' band. I really loved them since I really grew up listening to them...
Khorrum Gilani - er...careful with that axe Eugene...The Cult did indeed have Gothic influences, among more music genres as well. However labeling the band a straight 'Goth' band I would disagree. That was why they were so good - they combined music genres and never played only one genre. For example they never really appealed to the 'Grunge' genre although they probably incorporated the Grunge genre in to their music. One thing I am certain of is why oh why haven't The Cult been inducted in to the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame?
was fortunate to have seen them 4 times in the 80s. friggen awesome band,, really briught in a new edge back then that made them unique.. still listen to them all the time,, never gets old......
Love them
Jackie Stewart - wow you probably saw them at their peak best. Very fortunate.
I saw them perform this at least a dozen times. Seeing Ian smile. This is one of my favourite Cult songs. Sure, Love Removal, Sanctuary, Wild Fleur, Bad Fun, but I really liked the relentless message of this song. Ian was such a force in my youth. I remember thinking: The Cult or Guns 'N Roses. Why choose? Axl was just as influential. I'm 17 again seeing this. Thanks much.
Totally agree with you.
Best era of The Cult.
Jamie on bass, he's also such a nice person.
I hung out and chatted with drunk ian backstage after holy barbarians show in santa monica club, cool cat
Smile Ian you're beautiful...
Gorgeous Ian astbury! A GOD! Best most underrated singer in Rock! Billy Duffy is a great guitar player and they wrote awesome music that is still fresh 35 years later! Followed them since 1985!
Oh God Ian's smile, Ian's everything :) Love this song!
I absolutely adore The Cult! They have this haunting quality to their music that leaves me feeling so inspired!!
What is it about Ian's smile that makes me melt into a puddle?? No-one else's smile does this. Ah well,one of life's little mysteries.....
Max 820 puddle
Could be the crooked English teeth?
Max 820 Me too.I ve get really excited when I hear his sexy voice
It's like Jim Morrison was when he smiled it was a rare and beautiful event genuine. God I miss this music.
I love his teeth.
One of the best rock bands for sure. Very underrated. Have been blessed to see them live 5 times since I first saw them in 1987. Great voice. Fantastic guitar. Great songs. God bless. 💗➕💗🎤🎸
That smile is killer
It should be illegal to have that much charisma 😀
agreed!
He is a true rock person( icon if you will ) and the band is one of my all time favorites... so different to almost to any other band. Never got confused about which band was playing on radio or MTV even if you hadn't heard the song before.
I love this song! They came to Brazil 3 times and we still waiting for more The Cult
LOVE is a great album. I can listen to it straight thru many times.
Very airy and breathes well, not too over done. Ians voice is butter and Billy on the gretsch is sick.
Jeez, I just love this group, I forgot how good they were, this is an underated era of music, that echoey post punk era. I find these guys absolutely trance inducing. And this entire live series is the best.....
Awesome track...Ian looking and sounding fab...long live the Cult!! xx
Love This track,Love this performance, love" L❤VE",love That smile😍,Love The Cult! ❤❤
🎵🎶🎤🎸🥁
I love this video. Ian looks like he is participating with the audience which is great !!
@Ishbell1
you are so right about the smile! It can brighten a day! Even now! I
i love their music and i love Ian's makeup (all of them)
Fantastic era of a fantastic band. The Cult owned the 80s.
You are totally right. I like their new music too, but when they use to play this kind of music is the reason I liked them a lot. They sounded so different than every other band.
jim90290, thanks for posting this video of one of the greatest bands of all time.
The "LOVE" album is one of the best of its kind.
Ian Astbury has an attitude unusual stage, he shows a safety so high that gives pleasure to see, the guy is amazing!!
THIS IS MY MUSIC!!!!!!
One of my headteachers at collage recommended me this band.He said I would like it. He was wrong I love it!
Wicked teacher!!! Legend!!!
Billy & Ian are great guys too. A friend/Producer worked w/them on the demos that lead them to reform @the studio we worked out of. Billy and I started hanging out a good bit. I should have talked to him about his guitar-technique, but that's one of those things that we new Engineers were told not to do. F' that - I so should have!
He has a Great Smile... Smile More Often Musicians, It's Infectious & More Important "Now" More Than Ever Before!!! Let's unite in being safe during & post Covid but Living Productive & Happy Lives - Back To Work & School! Join me - Say "AYE"!!!
So great to see so many Cult fans on here, I wish I knew you all!!
Great band. Ian has a beautiful voice and sexy smile!
The Cult perfect style, the sound you cannot forget!!!
Assim é o The Cult pra quem não conhece romantismo, maquiagem, adrenalina, o velho e bom rock e muita nostalgia...
thanks for sharing, this is a classic, love CULT, for me a actually classic
I saw when I was a 15 year old live at Border tv in Carlisle, brilliant night.
Yes, I agree with you sentiments totally! If I want to get myself out of the Negative and into the Positive, a few minutes of ‘The Cult’ at full volume on the head phones usually works wonders! A fantastic band who are loved by those who live in the real world! Those who live without a love of this band live forever in darkness . :-))
Best times ever. The 80's oi would trade all the money in the world to go back there again. Long live The Cult xxx
My favorite band
i don't know what i have to say, only i love CULT, i love this sound, i love this voice
love this song likes 80's
1984-85 the band at their peak, IMO. And yes, Ians smile.
the best A melhor banda de rock dos anos 80 showwwwwww!!!!!!!!
Temasooooo. Saludos desde argentina
amici questa e' la mia musica preferita!!!!!!! the cult
Great hair Ian!!!
The Cult !!!!!!!!! Such Talent
ian ashbury preformed the roles of jim morrison on both the times in saw them play with 2 of the surviiving doors in 2003 and 2006, ive seend the cult only 3 times in the 80s and stil good thanks for uploading this vid :_
5 people made me pick up the guitar and start a band....Jimmy Paige, George Lynch, Tommy Rombola, and Sully Erna, Steve Stevens and Billy Duffy.........
Uh, that's six...
Yeah I just meant Sully and Tommy both as one since they are in the same band....
Well we are certainly thankful to hear that! Can you share more savory insights into the mundane aspects of your life? Still jamming?
The Cult, they are a unique sound. You can tell right away when you here a Cult song. They are distictive and rare. Too bad classic rock radio doesn't play them much.
Good music I LOVE Music
@thestarsign How did I miss that concert? I was a Cult fan in Brisbane in the late 80s... and you know what a small place it was then. Must have been out of it. Wow. You're very lucky!
I have this Bliss show,but the quality is real bad.Thanks for the high quality video.Great.
Great emotions
beautiful *-*
Saw them blow Billy Idol off the stage when they opened for him---Love tour,I think-also caught Electric tour&Sonic Temple tour...they always put on a hell of a show
For the Love album I really miss Nigel Preston, RIP, and his formidable tribal drumming (I think he only partially contributed on She Sells). Yes, all the songs on the Love album are strong, Ian voice is fantastic as ever, and Billys guitar riffs are hypnotic but imagine the KILLER album Love would have been with Nigel at the drum kit.
My god he was beautiful! Those eyes, that hair, that beautiful pouty mouth. I had a crush on him for YEARS! My ultimate fantasy man. He was just so damn sexy. I saw them in the late 80's, at a very small pub, in Brisbane Australia. They were fantastic live. Ian has such a wonderfully powerful voice.
I was saddened to see and hear (in interviews) that he can be quite bitter and angry. I always thought that he would be a gentle and humble type of guy. Guess I was wrong.
You forgot to mention those jacked English teeth.
Ian & Billy r destined for greatness at this point
Maravilhosoooooooo
He is extraordinarely sensual, for guys or girls
Class class class role on Love Live next week!!!!!
Love is the best album in the carrer of The Cult!!!
Love Ian Astbury.
His smile makes me dream
TEMASOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT.
Ooh ducky, love your makeup! LOL
Beautiful sadness..........It becomes a fire! I understand it well!
Oh, that smile of Ian's...*knees go into business for themselves...*
10 years later they try to come back but Mr Preston death sealed The Cult history. What a great name for a band: "The Cult". If you are a fan, just listen to those recordings w/o Preston on drums. Another good idea is to listen Sex Gang Children, a song call Mauritia Mayer. Preston played the drums and both the sound and rythm is nearby The Cult identity. Preston was rigth: Ian and Billy were selling the sanctuary. Now they are paying their mistake.
Damn! Those where the good ole days!
great song, furious
Do you represent the estate of Nigel Preston? He was a fantastic drummer, but his performance suffered as he drown in his own addiction. Most of The Cult's suceess came post Preston.
In all honesty I think he was the best Cult Drummer, but the best songs and Albums were played without him.
As for Song Writing Ian and Billy were always the driving force, Jamie and Nigel were the support.
mamma mia quanto è cambiato....live a Bologna il 29/09 smbrava un cespuglio e 'na panza....lx me rimane un mito ma si fosse conservato come il buon Duffy.
This is when Ian actually used to sing, that was awesome.
Ian voice changed but is still awesome and strong.
Love u Ian Astbury xxx(:xxx
I was there in 85! When the where At there best
The god. Love
Eas y tô play
amen to that!
Wow!
oh i agree.. it all depends ;)
hollow man is a music woderful like 80 years
Ian forever!!!!!
Who is in the audience.
♥
WwoowW good
Morgaow makes one of the best credits for THE CULT, because he is right!
Killer vid. Only negative are the credits.Hollow man was under-rated but a killer tune.
YYYYEAAYYUUHH!
cult 4 ever
He looks like a beautiful vampire in this video.
I agree. And Im a (heterosexual) male!
Takes parts of my teenager time
Hopece!
metal meets country meets classic meets rap meets pop meets jazz meets disco (kinda) meets swing meets polska meets salsa meets green jelly meets anti seen meets meets jesus mary & rasputin meets buddha gaia & kali (kinda)