He seems to be much more friendly and easy going in mid to late 80s interviews, which I think lets his wit shine through a lot more. More endearing this way, imo
Anyone notice that this sort of entertainment is completely dead? I'm not talking so much about music videos as a format, but like programs that openly pissed on artists/songs? The last bastion of that attitude was probably Beavis & Butt-Head, then roast culture died. Nowadays, nobody has a bad word to say about fuckin anything; pop music is a homogeneous circle-jerk and TV is one big family. The honesty of just 'telling it like it is' is a lost art because everybody's fragile fuckin feelings are front and center with everything now, and nobody wants to be a social pariah for having a go at someone/something they just so happen to detest, either seriously or tongue-in-cheek.
People from the 22nd century will look back on footage like this and scratch their heads as to why we allowed this "bullying" and "toxicity" to be broadcast into our homes.
John was close re The Bubblemen, who were the alter egos of Love & Rockets. Guitarist Daniel Ash had been doodling these alien bee-like creatures for years, indeed there is a seminal version on the cover of Bauhausâs album Mask (Love & Rocketâs previous band). Theyâd often feature live as an extra support band and featured in many of the bandâs videos.
Omg this interview is quality đ.... fucking this old school none pc /try not be Butterton banter ... fucking brilliant from John... no filter no fucks given đđ¤Ł
John was spot on about the whole "video shot in the desert" thing that seemed to dominate so many videos in the mid to late '80's. I can't think of a single desert video that I actually liked. They were all boring as hell.