Ian Astbury of The Cult

On this very special episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll frontmen of all time, who is known for leading the iconic rock band The Cult, his blistering stage presence and voice, legendary songs like “She Sells Sanctuary,” and his time in Southern Death Cult, Death Cult, and The Doors … he is – Ian Astbury! In this new, rare interview with the Lipps Service podcast alumni, Ian talks with his longtime friend Scott about his storied career in this nearly two-hour-long episode. The conversation kicks off with remembering the late, great Ozzy Osbourne, the influence of Black Sabbath, and Ian’s take on mortality. They discuss various rock legends throughout, including Billy Duffy, Lars Ulrich, The Beatles, New York Dolls, Sex Pistols, Malcom McLaren, Rick Rubin, and more. They explore Ian’s various projects – The Cult, Southern Death Cult, Death Cult, and his early 2000s stint playing with the surviving members of The Doors. He details the making of and songs in the famed Electric album that was famously made with Rick Rubin. And Ian gets into some of his personal life, including his life living in LA, fashion, his favorite films, art, and his take on AI. This loaded interview with one of rock’s greatest should not be missed. Tune in for an insightful and wonderful chat with the one and only – Ian Astbury!

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CREDITS (Instagram handles)

Host @scottlipps

Produced by @whitakermarisa

Edited by @toastycakes

Music by @robby_hoff

Recorded at Third Wheel Podcasts LA

0:00:00 - Start

0:00:22 - Billy Duffy 

0:01:12 - Favorite band 

0:01:57 - Black Sabbath

0:03:54 - Meeting Ozzy Osbourne and Lars Ulrich

0:04:45 - Mortality

0:06:19 - Touring 

0:08:49 - LA

0:09:35 - Parents and upbringing 

0:11:30 - The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, New York Dolls 

0:12:30 - Malcolm McLaren 

0:14:00 - Opening for The Clash

0:16:00 - Southern Death Cult

0:21:10 - Is punk back? 

0:22:38 - Inspirations today

0:24:23 - The Cult and the music business

0:28:31 - Meeting Rick Rubin

0:31:45 - Rick Rubin and Electric album

0:41:40 - Nur monks 

0:43:35 - Art 

0:51:11 - Michael Monroe 

0:52:51 - New The Cult music?

0:56:18 - Matt Pinfield 

0:56:30 - How bad did it get? 

1:00:00 - Looking back on past albums 

1:11:00 - Fashion 

1:15:00 - Top 5 The Cult songs 

1:16:00 - Artists playing their most well-known songs 

1:17:00 - Spinal Tap 2

1:19:15 - Weirdest stage moments 

1:20:56 - Favorite films 

1:24:00 - The Doors movie 

1:26:19 - Playing with The Doors and Stewart Copeland 

1:36:44 - NYC and LA guest lists

1:40:00 - AI

1:47:00 - The Sex Pistols and Iggy Pop