Ian Astbury

Ian Astbury

Acting
1962-05-14
Heswall, Cheshire, England, UK

Biography

Ian Robert Astbury is an English singer and songwriter. He is best known as a founding member and the lead vocalist for the rock band The Cult. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ian Astbury, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For & Full Filmography14 Titles

#1MTV Video Music Awards

Drama Series - 1984, 16 episodes as Self

7.8 / 10
Documentary

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

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#2Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Drama Series - 1996, 16 episodes as Self

7.0 / 10
Comedy

Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.

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#3Lennon or McCartney

Movie - 2014, 2h 15m as Self

5.3 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told to answer with one word only. Some stuck to one, some said more, some answered quickly, some thought it through, and some didn't answer at all. That question… Lennon or McCartney?

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#4The Cult: Live from The Ritz

Movie - 1985, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
Music

The Cult filmed live for the MTV Saturday Night Concert Series from The Ritz in New York City, 1985.

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#5The Cult - Music Without Fear

Movie - 2002, 2h 15m as Vocals

6.5 / 10
Music

Recorded October 4, 2001, at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. A group of hard-core rockers who spun social upheaval into something fresh, brash and dynamic, The Cult emerged out of Britain's music scene in the early 1980s and quickly rose to the forefront of "Positive Punk." From Ian Astbury's first powerful note to Billy Duffy's last thundering guitar riff, The Cult knows how to rock an audience and this Los Angeles concert is no exception! Songs: Intro/Rise, In the Clouds, Lil' Devil, Peace Dog, Take the Power, My Bridges Burn, Rain, Edie (Ciao Baby), The Witch, Breathe, Fire Woman, Sweet Soul Sister, Wild Flower, She Sells Sanctuary, True Believers, War (The Process), Love Removal Machine.

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#6Sonic Revolution: A Celebration of the MC5

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
MusicDocumentary

Detroit's iconic rock group The MC5 is celebrated in this raucous London concert featuring other musicians and artists who join the band's remaining members onstage for an unforgettable show. The guest list boasts such rock luminaries as The Hydromatics' Nicke Royale, The Cult's Ian Astbury, The Damned's Dave Vanian, Meg and Jack of The White Stripes, Primal Scream, Death in Vegas, Dollhouse, The Go and more.

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#7George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison

Movie - 2016, 2h 15m as Self

6.5 / 10
Music

Recorded on September 28th, 2014 in Los Angeles, musicians pay tribute to their favorite George Harrison songs.

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#8The Doors: A Celebration - VH1 Storytellers

Movie - 2000, 2h 15m as Himself

8.0 / 10
DocumentaryMusic

This episode of VH1 Storytellers is broadcast on November 22, 2000 to coincide with the release of the tribute album Stoned Immaculate: The Music Of The Doors. All of the performers joining The Doors on this program also appear on the album. This performance would mark the last time that Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore ever reunited to play live together as The Doors. Set List: Love Me Two Times (Pat Monahan) / Alabama Song (Ian Astbury) / Back Door Man (Ian Astbury) / Wild Child (Ian Astbury) / The End (Travis Meeks) / Break On Through (Scott Weiland) / Five To One (Scott Weiland) / L.A. Woman (Perry Farrell) / Riders On The Storm (Scott Stapp) / Roadhouse Blues (Scott Stapp) / Light My Fire (Scott Stapp)

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#9The Cult - Brixton Academy 1987

Movie - 1987, 2h 15m as Singer, songwriter

8.8 / 10
Music

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#10The Cult - New York City

Movie - 2006, 2h 15m as Vocals

8.8 / 10
Music

Live at the Fillmore, Irving Plaza New York on November 13, 2006.

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#11The Doors of the 21st Century : L.A. Woman Live

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
Music

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#12The Doors of the 21st Century - L.A. Woman Live

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m as Self

6.0 / 10

A Note from The Doors' Ray Manzarek: This is the tour that never was. The tour that was supposed to happen when Jim came back from Paris. The tour that we were all eagerly anticipating. In May or June of 1971, Jim called John from Europe and asked him how LA Woman was doing. John told him it was doing great and that the critics actually loved it, too. Jim was excited and wanted to go on the road as soon as he got back to the States. The two of them even talked about taking the bass player - Jerry Sheff - on the road with the four original Doors to duplicate the sound of the LP.

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#13The Fuzztones vs the World

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
MusicDocumentary

This film chronicles the highs and lows of an extraordinary band, The Fuzztones whose career spans over 40 years of Garage Rock. Formed in New York City in 1980, their redefining brand of Psychedelic Punk spawned an exciting new scene.

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#14The Cult: Pure Cult Anthology 1984-1995

Movie - 2001, 2h 15m as Vocals

7.0 / 10
Music

An amazing video collection for any fan, covering all eras from Dreamtime through The Cult. This DVD includes an early TV appearance with "Spiritwalker", live performances of "Go West", "In the Clouds" and "Sun King", plus music videos from "Resurrection Joe" through "Coming Down", including the updated "She Sells Sanctuary MCMXCIII". Additional material includes 1986 and 1991 interviews, video introductions by Ian and Billy, the electronic press kit (EPK) for The Cult, and lots more!

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