Ian Astbury toured with the Doors - called the 21st Century Doors - and channeled the spirit of JIM MORRISON a few years back - you can see videos online..incredible!
Ian does really have some moves, doesn't he! He is so light on his feet. He moves them so fast and never wavers! And I love his voice. It's like none other.
Rick Rubin produced their Electric album which is the one before this one and change their sound more towards a rock n roll sound and I’m happy that happened because it made them much better. Electric and sonic temple albums are great
Call me crazy but I love his voice hoarse here from touring. It is the audible sound of what rock and roll was. Someone on stage giving 100% even if it destroyed them instead of relying on aids. This was a time I really hope to see come back around in the music industry before I’m dead
I remember one time I was so sick me and my Guitarist were and we had to carry our haul up some big Ole stairs it sucked idk how I managed to do it I should have called the show off but I didn't wanna be the band to call off last minute my voice was in bad shape but we did the best we could right after our set I unfortunately couldn't stay for the rest of the show I had to sit down and take a nap. After the show I was still weak and I think they helped me carry the heavy stuff to my car and we had to drive back home which was one of the scariest things because I was falling asleep. The work of a musician when young and a professional one of the hardest jobs out there in my opinion.
I was a fan of the band since I was pretty little as they were part of my dad's playlists on road trips but I had never seen a photo or video of Ian until I was 14. One day, I was watching VH1 and the video for this song came on and I saw Ian for the first time and loved his look so much that I dyed my hair black the next day and kept that look for 10 years.
2:13 Guitar players take note. In a few seconds you're going to hear a wailing note but the guitar player is chunking chords around the nut. The next shot shows the bass and guitar player---who transitions up the neck to mime the solo, and as he steps out of the shot, discontinues playing although the notes are still audible. The vocals on this track are live and are amazing!!
I was sitting here watching this and began to realize it was mostly mimed. Not just the guitars but the vocals too. Ian was definitely live but he was only singing the in-between parts of the chorus. Also, there were backing vocals but no mics. They basically used the album version and I wouldn't be surprised if the drums weren't miked or were turned down.
VMA performances were always just live lead vocals with all instrumentation not live. That’s not anything not known. Here, the backing vocals of the choruses are also tracked
@@rnt77thank you. Yes, it's just so much easier for TV to fake it and not have to set up & engineer a whole band performance on the fly that sounds pretty good.
I remember being at a festival with multiple stages and decided to see The Cult play only because I wanted to get into a good position to see Ministry who were on the stage next. I wasn't a fan of The Cult at all but remember thinking half way through their set that I was seeing and hearing a truly great band.
3 years late but the RRHOF is pure trash and nothing to take as serious at it sells itself, it's fucking trash, shouldn't care about it. Janet Jackson is good anyway but that's besides the point
Complete BadAsses!!! Listening to The Cult since 1987 and into 2024🤘🏻 I was thinking What I've been missing She's getting close to me And I never, yeah 🖤
Darren eagleboy richter .... Real good YES .... Great ? No. The Rolling Stones, Beatles, the Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zepellin, Aerosmith - those are great bands.
Have seen them more than 15 times live. With The Cult, live shows are a lottery. You can witness a brilliant and mesmerizing ROCK show, or you could (more often) witness a pitiful vocal nightmare. Still, one of the best bands ever. Cheers from Argentina.
It probably depends on whether the band is actually playing or pretending to play to a recording (like in this 'performance'). The only thing that is live is Ian singing.
100%! I first saw them in a New Orleans club with GnR opening, right before Guns blew up. I think GnR really set the bar & pushed them to be better that night because The Cult put on an AMAZING show that I'll never forget! They were outstanding. Fast forward just a few short years later & The Cult came to town opening for Metallica in Biloxi, MS and The Cult were absolutely HORRIBLE. I mean, like maybe one of the worst concert performances I'd ever seen - no exaggeration. Everyone was stoked because word had gotten out that guitarist Steve Jones of Sex Pistols fame was set to join The Cult on stage at some point. The 15,000 seat arena was wall-to-wall packed with absolute rabid Metallica fans, and what we witnessed during that opening set was bad to the point of comical. Ian Asbury was so drunk that he was slurring, falling down, forgetting the words to his own songs, etc. At one point I remember him drunkinly mouthing off to the crowd because kids were booing them hard, and then immediately tripping and falling on his ass. What a complete 180 from the first time I saw them! I had been telling everyone for days how amazing The Cult were gonna be, and this was a complete train wreck. By the time a just-as-drunk Steve Jones joined them onstage for "Fire Woman" Ian wasn't even bothering to try and sing at that point. He just stumbled around the stage slurring & yelling shit into the microphone during the verses and screaming the chorus completely off-key, like a drunk dude at the end of the bar yelling the words over a jukebox FIIIIYAAAAAH-UHHHH-UHHHUHHHUHH! 🤣 All I can say is THANK GAWD for Metallica!! They proceeded to come out and melt our young faces off for two hours, & The Cult became the butt of everyone's jokes afterwards. We went from watching one of the worst performances imaginable & feeling totally ripped off, to witnessing one of the very best concerts I've ever seen in my life - before or since. If you've ever seen Metallica's infamous Seattle show from "Binge & Purge" it was the same show, only Metallica played a few extra covers that night during the encore. I saw that tour on a few different stops with different bands opening the show (Queensryche; Suicidal Tendencies), and every show was damn near flawless. Metallica were just clicking on another level back then. But that night in Biloxi was truly special... despite The Cult's attempt to ruin it.
Wow!!! What a performance!!! Ian's voice is getting stronger and stronger. He looks great with all of his long black hair and his black outfit. The band is still fabulous. They can really play the guitars and drums. The band members are not bad looking either.
It's more than that, my Mother who's of the 50's genre, says Ian (Bless his Heart) looks and sounds like A young ELVIS.... His voice remains the same, even at 60yrs...Go Baby Go...
Cool band, but almost everything you're hearing is pre-recorded band tracks taken from the album - so that other than Ian singing the lead vocal, the band isn't heard playing live here at all. Noticed that Billy Duffy is heard playing background rhythm guitar and lead guitar at the same time, this is impossible for one guitar player.
Oh,yeah, BIG TIME Morrison influences! The first time I saw him in the Fire Woman video, I couldn't help but notice how much he emulated Morrison. He channels Jim like no one else I've ever seen. Then I found out that he had been Oliver Stone's first choice to portray Jim in the Door's movie, but he had not taken the role. It's so obvious why Stone wanted him. He really, naturally, looks like Jim, not to mention his performing style. And then, there's that gorgeous HAIR! OMG! Ian is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and amazingly talented! What a voice! I agree with the person who said they liked his voice even more with it being all raspy and horse. AMEN to that! He is just the perfect Rock God and I LOVE HIM!!!
True, but to be fair, the VMAs believe it or not, used to be pretty decent. I’d hate to see the “ceremony” now. All those shitty top 40 tracks all have the same canned trap beats. Yawnworthy.
@@HiGlowie The 1992 VMAs were classic and probably the best ever. GnR, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Chili Peppers. 1993 was okay but its been death rattles and worse ever since.
My mama Played This All the time..☆Love this!!much Respect From New Orleans Louisiana..☆ Steph..Opal aka Big Mama ◇ They both have same long black hair..she still wears it Down..I love her she is beautiful..Thank ya◇
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I love this band always have good memories I love this song inspired a tattoo of heart of crowned thornes around it with flames coming from the heart...burning flames yes felt that way when I had it done and don't regret it .....firewoman. I use to be once upon a time 89 is a blurry mess but can't change it but can forget go on.....to f.b.s
For everyone asking about them playing to a track, yes they are... this was the VMA's in 1989. They did this to most bands for reliability and quality control since it's broadcasted to millions and millions of people. Can't afford to have any technical issues or band screw ups on this prestigious of a program people 😉
Wow…..I remember this show at the universal amphitheater. I was in high school and couldn’t forget thinking how they had the best hair and high heels of all the headbangers
Definitely some added elements from the original recording in there, particular over dubbed guitars but I ain't complaining. Sorum on the drums probably unaware of what was to happen to him within the next 4-5 years.
And shake it, baby Come on and burn it I say send down fire to me Say send down fire to me Say send down fire to me, yeah That is my favorite part of this epic song.
Hard to believe that the VMA were actually good at one time.
No bs
Truth
Guns And Rose's performed the same night too.
@@jeredalmeida1880 GNR didn't perform on the 89 VMAS, Axl did with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
No shit!
Even his strained, messed-up, tour-beaten voice is god-level and totally on-tune.
Such a powerful voice.
I saw them live for that tour in the 80s with Metallica and wow, Ian was such a superb singer! He still sounds great nowadays.
Absolutely could replicate all the studio work live like almost no other singer could
Totally agree. Such a great band.🤘
Proof he was singing live, not lip syncing.
Am I the only one who's voice reminds you of Jim Morrison and Glenn Danzig
That´s right
I was thinking the same thing.
Ian Astbury toured with the Doors - called the 21st Century Doors - and channeled the spirit of JIM MORRISON a few years back - you can see videos online..incredible!
Yes he did good with the doors and he does remind me of Danzig lol
Only better.
Even if his voice is strained from touring, he is RIDICULOUSLY UNIQUE
Yes and with the exception of the backup vocals they’re playing live
@@mcflotty I'm pretty sure that the instrumental is in playback
I’m positive that the instrumental is in playback
The great Ian Astbury. That voice would fill a stadium.
I love his hair
Back when the MTV Awards we're actually watchable.
Facts ✊🏾
@@MrDugfresh420 what happened anyways why did the fuck that up
whoa, that is some serious taped backing track vocals
Just for the "FIRRRREEEEEEE" part, other than that it was live and awesome!
Guitar sounds pre-recorded as well. : /
Ian’s vocals aren’t prerecorded because you can’t tell his voice is a little shot probably from being on the road
@@cruzdaniels yep, i thought so too
Ian is the definition of what a singer does for the audience to feel the energy of this song. Dang! Look, moves and voice. A+
This song is the shit yes I’m BLACK
@@pattifanalwayz7388 what the hell c'mon man enjoy the good music
A lot you're hearing is playback, including the chorus.
Ian does really have some moves, doesn't he! He is so light on his feet. He moves them so fast and never wavers! And I love his voice. It's like none other.
That vocal range. No auto tune. No computer generated generic garbage.
You're right, in 1989 Ian was likely singing (at least in the verses) along to tape rather than digital studio tracks. ;)
but a backing track for the chorus. I didn't see anyone in the band singing along.
There’s definitely a backing track in the chorus.
There appears to be a backing track for the whole thing, unless there’s a rhythm guitar player hanging off stage somewhere
Yeah, the whole thing was backtracked, except IA's vox.😂
Love the Cult forever.... still listening in 2022!!!!!!!!
same
That shit is rock and roll
same!❤
Ian's hair is gorgeous😍
Lovely
It is for sure. It is perfect and shiny!! What a man!!
gotta be the Pert Plus shampoo from back then, lol
Ian was The Jim Morrison of the Late 80"s Early 90"s. And Billy Duffy is a Fantastic Guitarist!
Saw him in Tahoe doing Morrison with riders on the storm! AWESOME!
that hair and vocal power....iconic. Ian kept the 70s power through 2000s....last of the classic rockers.
They didn’t even play rock music. They where a English pop band. Fire woman is totally different than every other song the did.
Rick Rubin produced their Electric album which is the one before this one and change their sound more towards a rock n roll sound and I’m happy that happened because it made them much better. Electric and sonic temple albums are great
he didn't have half his voice and he still crushed, one of my favorites in my teen years
I love their stage presence
For sure!!
Call me crazy but I love his voice hoarse here from touring. It is the audible sound of what rock and roll was. Someone on stage giving 100% even if it destroyed them instead of relying on aids. This was a time I really hope to see come back around in the music industry before I’m dead
I like it too.. he sounded like that on Live at the Marquee.. loved it.. sexy AF
I seen them live a few times and he always sounded crap live, just once a few years ago he sounded the best, he said he stopped drugs, that helps
I remember one time I was so sick me and my Guitarist were and we had to carry our haul up some big Ole stairs it sucked idk how I managed to do it I should have called the show off but I didn't wanna be the band to call off last minute my voice was in bad shape but we did the best we could right after our set I unfortunately couldn't stay for the rest of the show I had to sit down and take a nap. After the show I was still weak and I think they helped me carry the heavy stuff to my car and we had to drive back home which was one of the scariest things because I was falling asleep. The work of a musician when young and a professional one of the hardest jobs out there in my opinion.
Like bilie idiol
Who's doing all the backup singing? LOL! And the synth playing? Sorry, sweety.
Back in the 90s when lead singers sung live. Crazy.....
There were some backing tracks for "FIRRREEEEE" but other than that you're, right. Amazing. His voice was shredded but still sounds so freaking good.
One of the most underrated front man in rock n roll 🤘
Love his hair! Freaking insane and awesome. This is what a true rocker sounds like, no lip synching here, that's 4 sure.
hell ya maybe one day it will come back
Love them !…… FOREVER CULT FAN!❤
The "fire woman" part of the chorus is definitely lip-synched. It's the studio track.
I was a fan of the band since I was pretty little as they were part of my dad's playlists on road trips but I had never seen a photo or video of Ian until I was 14. One day, I was watching VH1 and the video for this song came on and I saw Ian for the first time and loved his look so much that I dyed my hair black the next day and kept that look for 10 years.
Legends .
2:13 Guitar players take note. In a few seconds you're going to hear a wailing note but the guitar player is chunking chords around the nut. The next shot shows the bass and guitar player---who transitions up the neck to mime the solo, and as he steps out of the shot, discontinues playing although the notes are still audible. The vocals on this track are live and are amazing!!
I was sitting here watching this and began to realize it was mostly mimed. Not just the guitars but the vocals too. Ian was definitely live but he was only singing the in-between parts of the chorus. Also, there were backing vocals but no mics. They basically used the album version and I wouldn't be surprised if the drums weren't miked or were turned down.
VMA performances were always just live lead vocals with all instrumentation not live. That’s not anything not known. Here, the backing vocals of the choruses are also tracked
Definitely has original recording being played during this song. Note for note with all overdubs. Is what it is, I still dig these guys though 👍
@@rnt77thank you.
Yes, it's just so much easier for TV to fake it and not have to set up & engineer a whole band performance on the fly that sounds pretty good.
If there was such a thing as a perfect song, this could be it
Amen
I remember being at a festival with multiple stages and decided to see The Cult play only because I wanted to get into a good position to see Ministry who were on the stage next. I wasn't a fan of The Cult at all but remember thinking half way through their set that I was seeing and hearing a truly great band.
How are they not in the rock and roll hall of fame but Janet Jackson is?
Other bands that came afterwards are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But not The Cult.
3 years late but the RRHOF is pure trash and nothing to take as serious at it sells itself, it's fucking trash, shouldn't care about it. Janet Jackson is good anyway but that's besides the point
She paid her way in. Like some of the rest of the pop crap. Steve Miller went public with it. Very courageous of him. He got threats.
This is awesome, i was born in '92, and to me this is timeless, we need more superstars like this in 2022. With all do respect.
Complete BadAsses!!! Listening to The Cult since 1987 and into 2024🤘🏻
I was thinking
What I've been missing
She's getting close to me
And I never, yeah 🖤
one of the greatest rock bands ever!*!
D
Definitely underrated!
Darren eagleboy richter .... Real good YES .... Great ?
No. The Rolling Stones, Beatles, the Who, Pink Floyd, Led Zepellin, Aerosmith - those are great bands.
you're a d bag. hope this helps.
the cult is better than them all put together.
His hair omg. Could play with it all day xxxxxx
yes, that's not fair, women's hair don't look like that but i love this song
Amy Louise is hair is everything ....
One of the best heads of hair on a guy ever...Ian Astbury
Love gorgeous guys who have amazing hair like that!
Welll... My hair is long and brown and with amazing curles... And You can play with it all day!! ;)
Even on an off day from touring, Ian blows everyone away , Period !!!
miss the 80s so much fun
It was a great time!
Yeah i miss dark wednesdays
Omg Ian ....he looks so amazing! So Good looking
He is so gorgeous and perfect!!
Still one of my favorite songs. Ian can belt em out.😁
How gorgeous is he 😍
Best voice ever!
If and only If!!! You live in Transylvania??
right sarah. he is effing hot!
That hair..😓🥰😍
He makes my heart melt every time I see him!!
the only part he isn’t singing live is the “FIREEEEEEEEE” but he’s actually singing everything else live. props.
Saw them in 2009 in Abbotsford BC and Ians voice was perfect. Just so you know. They sounded like they did in 1985. Unbelievable.
The way they mixed the audio his vocals are coming so far above the backing track you can really hear he has an awesome voice.
The 80's Rocked. Miss that decade. Can we go back please!!!
So I was a little over 2 weeks old when this was recorded. Now 28 and this is still fucking badass! Real rock&roll baby! 🤘
Have seen them more than 15 times live. With The Cult, live shows are a lottery. You can witness a brilliant and mesmerizing ROCK show, or you could (more often) witness a pitiful vocal nightmare. Still, one of the best bands ever. Cheers from Argentina.
It probably depends on whether the band is actually playing or pretending to play to a recording (like in this 'performance'). The only thing that is live is Ian singing.
100%! I first saw them in a New Orleans club with GnR opening, right before Guns blew up. I think GnR really set the bar & pushed them to be better that night because The Cult put on an AMAZING show that I'll never forget! They were outstanding.
Fast forward just a few short years later & The Cult came to town opening for Metallica in Biloxi, MS and The Cult were absolutely HORRIBLE. I mean, like maybe one of the worst concert performances I'd ever seen - no exaggeration. Everyone was stoked because word had gotten out that guitarist Steve Jones of Sex Pistols fame was set to join The Cult on stage at some point. The 15,000 seat arena was wall-to-wall packed with absolute rabid Metallica fans, and what we witnessed during that opening set was bad to the point of comical. Ian Asbury was so drunk that he was slurring, falling down, forgetting the words to his own songs, etc. At one point I remember him drunkinly mouthing off to the crowd because kids were booing them hard, and then immediately tripping and falling on his ass. What a complete 180 from the first time I saw them! I had been telling everyone for days how amazing The Cult were gonna be, and this was a complete train wreck. By the time a just-as-drunk Steve Jones joined them onstage for "Fire Woman" Ian wasn't even bothering to try and sing at that point. He just stumbled around the stage slurring & yelling shit into the microphone during the verses and screaming the chorus completely off-key, like a drunk dude at the end of the bar yelling the words over a jukebox FIIIIYAAAAAH-UHHHH-UHHHUHHHUHH! 🤣
All I can say is THANK GAWD for Metallica!! They proceeded to come out and melt our young faces off for two hours, & The Cult became the butt of everyone's jokes afterwards. We went from watching one of the worst performances imaginable & feeling totally ripped off, to witnessing one of the very best concerts I've ever seen in my life - before or since. If you've ever seen Metallica's infamous Seattle show from "Binge & Purge" it was the same show, only Metallica played a few extra covers that night during the encore. I saw that tour on a few different stops with different bands opening the show (Queensryche; Suicidal Tendencies), and every show was damn near flawless. Metallica were just clicking on another level back then. But that night in Biloxi was truly special... despite The Cult's attempt to ruin it.
Damn...(Napoleon Dynamite voice) LUCKY!
I saw the Cult open for Metallica 7/29/89 and they were terrible. Got booed off the stage lol. Some bands just suck live.
@@heatnationwpb
😆 Love your story, man. Thanks for sharing.
I saw them twice in their prime. Absolutely amazing live band!!
I've seen them in their prime every time - 1989, 1992, 1999, 2007, 2013, 2019, 2022. The 1989 MTV Awards "performance" of Fire Woman is ridiculous.
Im as old as this song and it sounds like perfection to me. A thousand plays in, and it still hits home... Like a freight train...
Wow!!! What a performance!!! Ian's voice is getting stronger and stronger. He looks great with all of his long black hair and his black outfit. The band is still fabulous. They can really play the guitars and drums. The band members are not bad looking either.
It's more than that, my Mother who's of the 50's genre, says Ian (Bless his Heart) looks and sounds like A young ELVIS.... His voice remains the same, even at 60yrs...Go Baby Go...
Cool band, but almost everything you're hearing is pre-recorded band tracks taken from the album - so that other than Ian singing the lead vocal, the band isn't heard playing live here at all.
Noticed that Billy Duffy is heard playing background rhythm guitar and lead guitar at the same time, this is impossible for one guitar player.
God, I miss the 80's and 90's. This song still makes me want to get up, dance and jump around. I LOVE this band and song.
voice like BILLIE IDOL
He's definitely a Awesome singer...!!!
Ian makes my ovaries burst 💥 I still see them every time they come to St Louis @ Pageant ❤️#favforev
Hahaaa settle down Rach 😂
❤😘😘😘😘😘
I seen the cult play in concert not too long after this filmed. was my first concert and he was exactly just like this. I was blow away.
neuregel I saw this tour with Metallica, it was fucking bad ass. I left after the cult.
@@JM-5150 was faith no more with them. If i remember correctly the cult dropped out because they felt they should be headlining
the show I went to was new years of 1990 at the long beach arena. the opening band was bonham and the opening opening band was dangerous toys.
His voice still sounds good even if it’s maxed out.
Amazing vocal performance! Raw 'n REAL!
Does any lead singer move like this dude answer is NO haha awesome 😎👍🔥
You are right. Ian is the only rock star that actually covers the entire stage and moves right up to the audience.
Ian a great frontman! remember when I was young that Ian was envied by many for voice and hair, I was among those! ;-)
He is a perfect man!!!
Can I please have this back?! ROCK! PASSION! - Amazing music and performance.
Ian is an amazing performer. Always ost in the moment but totally in control at the same time you can see he was influenced by the great Jim Morrison.
Oh,yeah, BIG TIME Morrison influences! The first time I saw him in the Fire Woman video, I couldn't help but notice how much he emulated Morrison. He channels Jim like no one else I've ever seen. Then I found out that he had been Oliver Stone's first choice to portray Jim in the Door's movie, but he had not taken the role. It's so obvious why Stone wanted him. He really, naturally, looks like Jim, not to mention his performing style. And then, there's that gorgeous HAIR! OMG! Ian is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and amazingly talented! What a voice! I agree with the person who said they liked his voice even more with it being all raspy and horse. AMEN to that! He is just the perfect Rock God and I LOVE HIM!!!
Ian a FULL HD y mas YeeeaaaahhhhhhhhH.!!!
This Band was waaay to fuckin cool and waaaay to talented to play this BS Awards Ceremony.!!!
True, but to be fair, the VMAs believe it or not, used to be pretty decent. I’d hate to see the “ceremony” now. All those shitty top 40 tracks all have the same canned trap beats. Yawnworthy.
Don't watch them today...pure garbage,
Not really. MTV played a lot of good stuff until about 1993. Then it turned to rap shite and died.
@@HiGlowie The 1992 VMAs were classic and probably the best ever. GnR, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Chili Peppers. 1993 was okay but its been death rattles and worse ever since.
Great song! Very under rated group
My mama Played This All the time..☆Love this!!much Respect From New Orleans Louisiana..☆ Steph..Opal aka Big Mama ◇ They both have same long black hair..she still wears it Down..I love her she is beautiful..Thank ya◇
I used to watch their videos on MTV and stop in my tracks of what I was doing to watch his foot work loved their music
I immortalized Ian Astanbury so much I dressed like him, also had waist length black hair in junior high years. I freakin love The Cult.
This is just great...what a find. Made me smile the whole time
❤❤❤🤘🏻😎🥰😘
*Thank you. Rock & Roll. 🤟*. The new generations will never know how good their parents had it, music-wise ☹️
That gorgeous long black hair.
Yes, gorgeous and died black for effect. It worked.
I love it!!! It is perfect and so shiny!!!!
A young Matt Sorum on drums. Not long before he would get the call to join Guns N Roses. Solid drummer!
Matt actually sucks.
Meet and greet 2018... my life is now complete..❤️💕
Back when the VMA's were worth watching!
GDAMMIT I’m in love with Ian.. my perfect man....
Me too!!!
Matt Sorum on Drums later went on to play with Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver
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Bardzo sztuczne, prawie wszystko, co słyszysz, z wyjątkiem głównego wokalu, jest odtwarzane, zespół nie gra na żywo, a chórki w tle nie są na żywo.
This is one of the only bands the sounds great live. Most bands don't.
ETERNAL CULT FOREVER UNDERRATED !!!!!
A pure American rock and roll band!!! Ian has the magic in the throat!!
The Evelyn 6 except they are not American
The Evelyn 6 except they are not American
You’re right they are British!!! But sounds like a classic American rock and roll band!!!
The Cult is an English band. They are from England.
They're British!
The Cult is timeless.
Nobody had frickin hair like Ian Astbury though!
I love The Cult, this is rough as fuck.
I love this band always have good memories I love this song inspired a tattoo of heart of crowned thornes around it with flames coming from the heart...burning flames yes felt that way when I had it done and don't regret it .....firewoman. I use to be once upon a time 89 is a blurry mess but can't change it but can forget go on.....to f.b.s
the 80's version of Jim Morrison
SaxonFireburner yep, dandy Jim. this is Ian Astbury, the absolute best front EVER! David who?
Gulf Relay Tom Kiefer
Not a fan of Morrion. BIG FAN of Astbury.
I swear Ian Astbury's hair grew faster than anyone I've ever seen!
His hair is absolutely perfect. That is one of the things that makes him such a fabulous looking man.
I swear there was a time it seemed like every performance his hair was getting longer and longer and he was getting hotter and hotter.🙂
I was freaking out about that, too! Did they even have hair extensions back then. 😆
For everyone asking about them playing to a track, yes they are... this was the VMA's in 1989. They did this to most bands for reliability and quality control since it's broadcasted to millions and millions of people. Can't afford to have any technical issues or band screw ups on this prestigious of a program people 😉
chris barnett 👏🏼👏🏼exactly
Nobody was asking because we probably knew everything you just said
One of my all time favorite live performances. Great song- great energy- great performance by entire band that night
I love that foot shuffle he does at :51
Ian's leg shuffle's make Chuck Berry's " Duck Walk " look silly.
Sexy man
his footwork is amazing. Just check out "She sells sanctuary" for more of his cool dance
HES BAD AF!
Thee MOST BEAUTIFUL BOY I'VE EVER LAID EYES ON ...♥ IAN ♥
"Love" and "Behind good and Evil " amazing albums
There's no greater Demand on a rock musician than a vocalist's vocal bands. Guitarist hands just don't take the beating that vocal bands do!
damn his voice is all beat up from tour but still giving it🔥🙏
So many great memories from Southern Death Cult and on. Ian Astbury was like a god to me at that time.
GOAT no one can touch him. He's the only one The Man
Wow…..I remember this show at the universal amphitheater. I was in high school and couldn’t forget thinking how they had the best hair and high heels of all the headbangers
Cuanta energía y poder en esta presentación .. THE CULT !!!!
TRULY BEFORE THEIR TIME AND GREATLY UNDERRATED!!!! WHAT A FUCKIN AMAZING Bnd!!!!
Definitely some added elements from the original recording in there, particular over dubbed guitars but I ain't complaining. Sorum on the drums probably unaware of what was to happen to him within the next 4-5 years.
ya think, even the drums sound like the record. everything sounds like the record except his voice.
Robert Cole Definitely singing over a track.
Sounds like he is tired from touring, you can tell the big machine is pushing him. XXOO Ian
Best hair in the business
Fire woman what a masterpiece
He got a Grammy for Best hair!!!
I believe it!!!
Charisma and power!
"She Sells Sanctuary" is their masterpiece. Fire Woman is okay.
Milky Way Galaxy 💯💯🎶🎶#FACT
I love both of those songs.
Great!!!
And shake it, baby
Come on and burn it
I say send down fire to me
Say send down fire to me
Say send down fire to me, yeah
That is my favorite part of this epic song.
There's only 5 cd's in my car radio 90% of the time, Sonic Temple is one of them!
Que más se puede pedir su gran tema.
I was in Love , still am December 2018
Thank you for sharing! Id forgotten about this performance. Still loving The Cult after all these years!
I am sure everybody in the band at this point hated this performance having to play to a track.
I was thinking the same thing. It was too perfect.
Why not play it live? Makes no sense to me.
Damn I miss the 80's...
Gotta love Ian!