He hid his depression well. What an incredible performer. I had the privilege of seeing him twice in New Orleans in his Heyday and he was absolutely phenomenal
Brilliant interview - Adam is articulate, thoughtful and obviously intelligent. Oh, did I mention drop-dead gorgeous? I applaud his return to touring with a new band.
When those drums kick in you know immediately who it is! That was such a unique signature sound. I wish so much that he had stayed with the Ants a little longer, there was no one out there doing what they were doing. Alas, he's a true artist and gets bored easily, especially with the bipolar and I understand that. Artists want to grow and the audience wants to freeze them in place. I'm glad he's having a measure of success now, I'd love to see him perform. I hope he makes it into the Rock Hall of Fame.
I saw him on this tour and the following, then waited 35 years and saw him this year. He was brilliant, smart, ahead of his time, and now folks are learning how influential he actually was.
I love this interview of Adam thank you so much it was so beautiful and I'm so grateful for people out there who love Adam and post footage of him because I would never have seen it thank you so much Adam is so amazing at this time of his life his point of view is perfect
Their just has to be a way to re-introduce Adam Ant to our current world. He's so smart and was so ahead of his time. He definitely belongs in the RRHOF. I hope one day he or his music is featured in a movie and he blows up big time. Our generation needs to know more about him.
He has Bipolar Disorder. He's talked of it freely and how it's both helped and hindered him throughout his career. He's a big advocate for mental health becoming less taboo. "nuts in the head" really doesn't help the cause.
@@fortnitesweatgod9513 Bipolar depression is not an easy thing to cope with and the fact that he went the majority of his life with consuming alcohol really shows how tough he is.
I've seen a lot of bands in concert over the years, and His show is one of the best I've seen, he is a showman...go see him still if you ever get the chance..
Excellent on this tour. Tight, killer band w/ a hard edge and Adam, fit and singing as well as he ever did. Also, still a very pretty pretty boy at almost 65 (November).
Adam has the most beautiful green eyes I've ever seen. I have all of his albums still today in 2018. I couldn't wait for the next album to come out in the 80's. Because each album was different, fresh, exciting and hot! I saw him in concert at the Civic Center in Saginaw, Mich. Unbelievable energy! The double drum kits just awesome. Amazing performance. Still love you Adam xxx
i was there, the night this was getting taped, it was a full house and i had a standing room only ticket - been following him since the spring of 1980, when he first came to nyc
With the exception of Henry Rollins, I don't think many in the music industry took up the banner of clean living. It's a shame, because I think it translates into raw energy and an honest giving of oneself through your music. I'm happy that Adam is back on the scene. We need what he offers.
Lovely brilliant and beautiful with or without his makeup. He is touring out here in the USA now. I wish he was closer to me here in Nashville but no date as of yet here. God Bless Adam Ant aka Stuart Goddard
Great upload. Amazing close ups. Good shots of his make up. The prince charming outfit is in the V&A in London. ( in the theatre and performance section) The 'Kings' outfit is currently on display at the O2 rock museum at the millennium dome London. ( it's on loan from the V&A)
Adam Ant is a musical genius he came up with so many personas in a few short years every song was different I couldn't wait to see what he did next he kept his style so fresh
Great interview , His response was on the Empire was spot on , it won’t have been a popular thought in the early 80s , I’ll have been 10 and I was only told about the glorious empire - Adams thoughts were 30yrs a heads of it’s time
Not only is Adam Ant a great musician; he is a great actor as well. I saw him in an episode of the TV show "The Equalizer". He was good. He played a bad guy.
Have always loved him and his art, moreso now that I'm able to see his interviews and documentaries here on the inet. Very intelligent passionate authentic person. God bless!
such Energy in the performance--has nearly Everyone moving in some way!! And, the interview is amazing!!! Unlike what some may think, he is Not pretentious. Very genuine and somewhat humble! Seems like he just wanted to do his thing whilst reaching as broad of an audience as possible! Beautiful to witness!!!.....;P!
I was in NY with Gap Band....hung out at =30 Rock for kicks.....witnessed AA and took his music back to Texas and the rest is .......well....memorable to some!
Great appearance, the Ants will always be a fave band, and Adam one of my fave singers. He's still great live today. Adam is talking about English punk incidentally during that part of the conversation.
You are correct, it was the Banshees. I guess Adam before the ants was in a band called Bazooka Joe and they opened for the Sex Pistols first show ever. I knew there was a Pistols/Adam Ant connection in there somewhere.
I'm female and I've got a girl crush on Kate Beckinsale, I'm straight, nothing wrong to appreciate how good someone looks, Adam ant tho my god especially back then, one of the hottest and a beautiful voice to match
I think the older people had to realize that in the UK Adam and the Ants had a fanbase from toddlers to people in their 90's. In the UK at big concerts after the break out UK television performance on Top of the Pops singing Dog Eat Dog in 1981 the whole country went bonkers parents would bring their kids grandparents everyone was ballistic for this band with a huge demographic you must realize this was among the FIRST performances in the USA so maybe the older folks weren't dialed in yet
I love how he is so open despite seeming nervous, and the way he distances himself from the interviewer tying his likeness to Britain invading / storming the seas
I saw him 5 years ago in Baltimore Maryland & he was as fantastic as when I first saw him in 1983 in Meadville Pennsylvania. The man & his band work so hard & the songs are so fun!!!
Adam ant is a great man, a king , a kind man , a caring person. I allow adam in. Adam ant is a talented man and as serious of an artist as any metal maniac but his problem is he's not blackie lawless
He is a very talented man.Ive listened to him since I was 17 in 1982.Hes star sign is Scorpio the same as me.I liked that he never smoked ,done drugs or drank.He is a role model for young people.I never smoked either or done illegal drugs.I only drink alcohol very rarely and I dont really drink alcohol now at 59.He is beautiful.
I think there should be lots more artists like Adam , who believe in taking care of yourself, no drugs and alcohol . I'm glad I had him as a role model since 1981! Sad kids have to " look up" to the likes of jerks like Bieber . And I must say Adam is STILL the most gorgeous man ! He looks very nervous and shy here - he's too cute ;)
the lyric is "unplug the jukebox" - you can find all of the lyrics to nearly every song Adam Ant wrote - just do a Google search by typing in Adam Ant lyrics and lots of links will come up
He hid his depression well. What an incredible performer. I had the privilege of seeing him twice in New Orleans in his Heyday and he was absolutely phenomenal
YES! He was sooooo Amazing. Saw him in Tempe, AZ..
Yes !!!! As a very straight man I remember having a crush on him !!
@@leonleenaarts6000 Don't worry, you're just showing how confident you are as a man by recognizing that another man is very beautiful.
Not a lot of bands used two drummers. That what made The Ants so tribal sounding, those killer rhythmic beats.
Burundi drumming is what they do .
Burundi drumming meets Bo Diddley beats...tribal like a primitive ACDC lol
The Glitter Band always used two drummers as did Marc Bolan and T.Rex live in 1974.
Burundi*
This is interesting. Cool
This interview does a great job of showing how intelligent and passionate Adam is
So intelligent and ahead of his time.
Brilliant interview - Adam is articulate, thoughtful and obviously intelligent. Oh, did I mention drop-dead gorgeous? I applaud his return to touring with a new band.
Beautiful, gorgeous man, with a lovely accent.
Oh ... YEAH..... Drop-dead GORGEOUS!!! All of the attributes mentioned, plus being SOOOOOOOO handsome! Adam just had TOO MUCH going for him!!!
He is so beautiful, articulate and kind! I've loved him for so long!!!
When those drums kick in you know immediately who it is! That was such a unique signature sound. I wish so much that he had stayed with the Ants a little longer, there was no one out there doing what they were doing. Alas, he's a true artist and gets bored easily, especially with the bipolar and I understand that. Artists want to grow and the audience wants to freeze them in place. I'm glad he's having a measure of success now, I'd love to see him perform. I hope he makes it into the Rock Hall of Fame.
I hope too
I saw him on this tour and the following, then waited 35 years and saw him this year. He was brilliant, smart, ahead of his time, and now folks are learning how influential he actually was.
Adam is such a beautiful person. I really enjoyed this interview. I can't wait to see him perform live! He has a nice speaking voice.
Bobby Darin Did Used Two Drummers Back In The 1960s! It Sounded Great 👍 👌 😀 😄 👏! ADAM ANT! DID A!Great Job!I!❣!It! TOO 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵!
Yes, I could listen to him speak for a looooooong time! His voice is sooooooo sensual
He is utterly charming and charismatic, So in love with him
@@mummyd1990 Now,now......
I love this interview of Adam thank you so much it was so beautiful and I'm so grateful for people out there who love Adam and post footage of him because I would never have seen it thank you so much Adam is so amazing at this time of his life his point of view is perfect
For the people who said he probably looked average without the makeup... google images... never looked average.
He was stunningly beautiful with and without makeup. Even now he is still handsome
Awe-inspiringly beautiful inside and out. What a genuine, articulate, honest and gracious person. Personification of the term "God's gift"
b norwood ok that makes sense
b norwood agreed such a handsome man...
He was stunning!
Their just has to be a way to re-introduce Adam Ant to our current world. He's so smart and was so ahead of his time. He definitely belongs in the RRHOF. I hope one day he or his music is featured in a movie and he blows up big time. Our generation needs to know more about him.
This guy is beyond awesome and original back in the eighties
I'm so proud of Adam he have never been into drugs
I'll second that, it's quite an achievement these days!
He has Bipolar Disorder. He's talked of it freely and how it's both helped and hindered him throughout his career. He's a big advocate for mental health becoming less taboo. "nuts in the head" really doesn't help the cause.
That’s why he looks so good in 2020!
@@bgierat He smokes and drinks now sadly. Pressure got to him..
@@fortnitesweatgod9513 Bipolar depression is not an easy thing to cope with and the fact that he went the majority of his life with consuming alcohol really shows how tough he is.
He is the most beautiful man alive ! Pure eye candy . And that voice -dreamy ...Adam, your accent is to die for 🖤🐜
reins68 I love the British accent
A beautiful man in every way.. a rare thing.. makes me proud to be a Londoner like him.. Thanks Adam.. you will always be so great!
I wish I was a Londoner like you !!!!! And Adam.😁😁😁😁
I've seen a lot of bands in concert over the years, and His show is one of the best I've seen, he is a showman...go see him still if you ever get the chance..
He needs to be in Rock n Roll hall of fame!
Saw him in concert last night at FOXWOODS and he was AWESOME. Good job ADAM!
Excellent on this tour. Tight, killer band w/ a hard edge and Adam, fit and singing as well as he ever did. Also, still a very pretty pretty boy at almost 65 (November).
Adam has the most beautiful green eyes I've ever seen. I have all of his albums still today in 2018. I couldn't wait for the next album to come out in the 80's. Because each album was different, fresh, exciting and hot! I saw him in concert at the Civic Center in Saginaw, Mich. Unbelievable energy! The double drum kits just awesome. Amazing performance. Still love you Adam xxx
i was there, the night this was getting taped, it was a full house and i had a standing room only ticket - been following him since the spring of 1980, when he first came to nyc
Your one lucky person, I'd give anything to have seen him with the Ants
You hit the jackpot, what an amazing experience/memory!
With the exception of Henry Rollins, I don't think many in the music industry took up the banner of clean living. It's a shame, because I think it translates into raw energy and an honest giving of oneself through your music. I'm happy that Adam is back on the scene. We need what he offers.
Damn, this man was so gorgeous.
Lovely brilliant and beautiful with or without his makeup. He is touring out here in the USA now. I wish he was closer to me here in Nashville but no date as of yet here. God Bless Adam Ant aka Stuart Goddard
Duel drummers, brilliant!
Great upload. Amazing close ups. Good shots of his make up.
The prince charming outfit is in the V&A in London. ( in the theatre and performance section)
The 'Kings' outfit is currently on display at the O2 rock museum at the millennium dome London. ( it's on loan from the V&A)
God, he was Beautiful!!!
Still is!
Oh yes
I was on the American Bandstand episode when Adam first came to America! Great memories!
WOW!! What an experience, I can't even imagine
adam is so precious. he looked so tired just want to hug him :) when hes not singing hes so shy bless :)
Adam Ant is a musical genius he came up with so many personas in a few short years every song was different I couldn't wait to see what he did next he kept his style so fresh
+Brians Brain that's because he has passion for his music and time for his fans
He's a true artist. He's in it for the love of the art and hasn't sold out his integrity.
We always watched Tom and I remember being so excited that they were on. Such lovely times! Thank you for uploading
This looks like a live performance. Adam and the Ants are best live. And I don't know what it is, but this is my fave live version of Antmusic.
Absolutely gorgeous !!
Excellent live cut!!
He seems like he would be a nice person to know.
since the beginning, I have been mesmerized by his dancing and facial expressions.
How awesome to have him come back with new music. Gotta love Adam Ant. So creative and brilliant. He has his own cool style.
I'm so proud of Adam he have never been into drugs
God look at that face! Hotter than hell!
Great interview , His response was on the Empire was spot on , it won’t have been a popular thought in the early 80s , I’ll have been 10 and I was only told about the glorious empire - Adams thoughts were 30yrs a heads of it’s time
To see Ant when he's hungry, ambitious, is an astute reminder of his former glory. He is, in this moment, the catcher in the rye
An amazing band..very underrated!!!!
He’s the whole package - brilliant, beautiful, self-aware. What a bombshell
Not only is Adam Ant a great musician; he is a great actor as well. I saw him in an episode of the TV show "The Equalizer". He was good. He played a bad guy.
Yeah I saw that and he is a good actor.
Saw Adam Ant and Debbie Harry in a movie called Drop Dead Rock and Roll.
I saw that episode of The Equalizer as well. Adam is a brilliant actor!
He was also in one of my favorite movies 'Nomads' played a bad guy in that too
He was on an episode of tales from the crypt.and he looked so good. Been crushing on him since adolescence
I always enjoyed Tom Snyder and his interviews. He was respectful, never condensceding and actually took time to research a band.
I saw him/them and I just saw him sun July 29 2018 in San Diego worth the 4th drive!!!
Have always loved him and his art, moreso now that I'm able to see his interviews and documentaries here on the inet. Very intelligent passionate authentic person. God bless!
such Energy in the performance--has nearly Everyone moving in some way!! And, the interview is amazing!!! Unlike what some may think, he is Not pretentious. Very genuine and somewhat humble! Seems like he just wanted to do his thing whilst reaching as broad of an audience as possible! Beautiful to witness!!!.....;P!
Such a brilliant, simple, yet complicated man. Ahead of his time. Still listening to Adam in 2024
Me too
Me too!
He is oh so charming ♡
Pun not intended lol
God look at that face! Hotter than hell!
Unlucky.
I was in NY with Gap Band....hung out at =30 Rock for kicks.....witnessed AA and took his music back to Texas and the rest is .......well....memorable to some!
Great band, good look, clever, insightful.
Adam Ant back in 1980 during the album Kings of the Wild Frontier.
LEGEND!
he looked tired love it when he gives that little shy look :)
Guitar solo is brilliant.
Great appearance, the Ants will always be a fave band, and Adam one of my fave singers. He's still great live today. Adam is talking about English punk incidentally during that part of the conversation.
SO BOMB EPIC!!!! LL ADAM & HIS MIGHTY ANTS!!!! EVERYONE KILLED IT!!!!!
It's now 2020, and its music and performers like this makes me wish time machines would hurry the F up!!!
Brilliant man been a fan since I was a fan at 14 !!! Going to Bridgewater in Nov 2024 to see him again! I'm now 57 he's a legend ❤❤ xxx
You are correct, it was the Banshees. I guess Adam before the ants was in a band called Bazooka Joe and they opened for the Sex Pistols first show ever. I knew there was a Pistols/Adam Ant connection in there somewhere.
Also Malcom McClaren managed him or gave him advice in the beginning.
This interview showcases some of the MANY reasons I've been a TRUE BLUE Adam Ant fan for A-A-ALL these years! THANK YOU🤗💖 for sharing this with us!
🐜🎶
No homo, but I understand what my mum was on about, the blokes a good looking chap to be fair to him
Its alright mate,you can admit that a bloke is good looking without being thought to be gay!Thought all that male hetro paronoia crap was well past.
Strizzz 14 sad you have to say no homo
@@darrenparker4897 Gays call it paranoid but truth be told, they are paranoid of being straight. Thought we judged correctly.
I'm female and I've got a girl crush on Kate Beckinsale, I'm straight, nothing wrong to appreciate how good someone looks, Adam ant tho my god especially back then, one of the hottest and a beautiful voice to match
Yep, my husband says the same thing. 🙂
Incredibly sexy, gorgeous man. He's aging beautifully too-like wine. ♥
Oh yes! he certainly is!
Love me some Adam Ant.
Loved Adam and the ants amazing
Still amazing..I was a member of the fan club :)
How can you look so outrageously good ... oh my god ... every woman was in love
i love this video forever and thank you very much and made it
He’s the man, have been a fan since I was in the 5th grade - 1981
Thoughtful and intelligent. Not just a pretty face.
I think the older people had to realize that in the UK Adam and the Ants had a fanbase from toddlers to people in their 90's. In the UK at big concerts after the break out UK television performance on Top of the Pops singing Dog Eat Dog in 1981 the whole country went bonkers
parents would bring their kids grandparents everyone was ballistic for this band with a huge demographic
you must realize this was among the FIRST performances in the USA so maybe the older folks weren't dialed in yet
I love how he is so open despite seeming nervous, and the way he distances himself from the interviewer tying his likeness to Britain invading / storming the seas
So eloquent and intelligent. So, not just a pretty face but a majestic mind too. He's absolutely .. what word? There is none. Class of his own.
And I was on American Bandstand when he sang this and King of the Wild Frontiers!
They are awesome.
I saw him 5 years ago in Baltimore Maryland & he was as fantastic as when I first saw him in 1983 in Meadville Pennsylvania. The man & his band work so hard & the songs are so fun!!!
Adam ant is a great man, a king , a kind man , a caring person.
I allow adam in.
Adam ant is a talented man and as serious of an artist as any metal maniac
but his problem is he's not blackie lawless
1st time ive seen this Ad.. Perfectly put buddy ;)
Great stuff
He is a very talented man.Ive listened to him since I was 17 in 1982.Hes star sign is Scorpio the same as me.I liked that he never smoked ,done drugs or drank.He is a role model for young people.I never smoked either or done illegal drugs.I only drink alcohol very rarely and I dont really drink alcohol now at 59.He is beautiful.
Great post... thank you.
I think there should be lots more artists like Adam , who believe in taking care of yourself, no drugs and alcohol . I'm glad I had him as a role model since 1981! Sad kids have to " look up" to the likes of jerks like Bieber . And I must say Adam is STILL the most gorgeous man ! He looks very nervous and shy here - he's too cute ;)
straight-edge pioneer . respec.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM
I remember when this aired.
The most beautiful creature to walk God's green earth
marco the ledgend
Love Adam please post anymore footage of his hotness if you have any thanks so much for this your so sweet for uploading it love danielle
Memories :)
Soooo articulate
3:20 even the usher was dancing.
great performance
His beautiful eyes
Conny Bahr ... and this tasty mouth! 😍🔥
I was The Romantics open or them way back in the 80s. When his band came out the girls were screaming so loud you couldn't hear.
The Romantics hauled.
Good music. Contemplative human.
He Nailed It!
the lyric is "unplug the jukebox" - you can find all of the lyrics to nearly every song Adam Ant wrote - just do a Google search by typing in Adam Ant lyrics and lots of links will come up
Wow the sound is together aside from Marco's lead slips..............
I love adam..