Ian Astbury

This week on SPIN Presents Lipps Service, host Scott Lipps caught up with frontman of The Cult Ian Astbury, who is currently on the road touring for the first time in two years. The vocalist spoke about how he began traveling at a very young age up through joining The Cult and the band’s formation when he met guitarist Billy Duffy. Astbury continued by discussing how he met legendary producer Rick Rubin and the hip hop scene surrounding the Beastie Boys, who Rubin famously produced. He also shared stories about the band opening for David Bowie and Iggy Pop. It’s no surprise that Astbury has been surrounded by musical legends and cultural icons throughout his blistering career, and he spoke with Lipps about Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone, and famed psychologist Timothy Leary. In the le...