The Cult’s Ian Astbury rejects idea of nostalgia ahead of Atlanta show
Ian Astbury, left, and Billy Duffy of The Cult. (Courtesy of Jay Janner/American-Statesman)
The Cult’s prime hit-making days were the 1980s and 1990s with songs that are now propulsive classics on alternative and classic rock stations like “She Sells Sanctuary,” “Love Removal Machine” and “Fire Woman.”
But don’t tell lead singer Ian Astbury they are a nostalgia act. That isn’t a term he particularly likes.
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Musician Ian Astbury performs at The Fonda Theatre on Sept. 28, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Rodney Ho writes about entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution including TV, radio, film, comedy and all things in between. A native New Yorker, he has covered education at The Virginian-Pilot, small business for The Wall Street Journal and a host of beats at the AJC over 20-plus years. He loves tennis, pop culture & seeing live events.
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