Ian Astbury formed The Cult with guitarist Billy Duffy in 1983, after the band had been known briefly as Southern Death Cult. Their 1985 debut album 'Love' found an audience, and they followed it with records like 'Electric' and 'Sonic Temple' that kept them on rock radio through the late 80s.
Astbury's lyrics and stage presence sometimes drew attention beyond the music. In 1989, the band was arrested in Los Angeles during a performance. He has spoken about dealing with addiction and depression in the 1990s.
The Cult reunited in 1999 and put out albums like 'Beyond Good and Evil'. Some of Astbury's later solo work includes songs like 'High Time Amplifier' and 'Metaphysical Pistol'.
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