Vocalist is passionate about the sports and fervent fan of the English club Everton: “I traveled around the world to watch games”
Ian Astburythat comes to Brazil with the The cult For three shows in the coming days, he is a big football fan. Fervent fan Evertonthe club that disputes the Premier League (First Division of England), the singer says he had traveled the whole world to follow games.
In an exclusive interview with Igor Miranda for the Rolling Stone Brazilthe British was defined as “fascinated” by the culture of the ultra fans-something that in Brazil would be similar to organized fans, but even more intense-and nominally cited the names of various national teams.
Palm trees, São Paulo, Botafogo (like “Botafuego”), Saints and Flemish received spontaneous mentions. With a “help”, also remembered the Vasco (like “Vasco de Gama”) and Fluminense (like “fluminenze”). I couldn’t even highlight the Corinthiansbecause it was quoted by the interviewer to open the theme.
Regarding the sport, Astbury comments:
“Football is like a religion. I spend more time seeing football than going to church – since I don’t go to church. I traveled all over the world to see football. And it’s great. You can go to any country, enter any bar, restaurant, right on the street, and say the name of a soccer player. Immediately, a conversation begins. It’s amazing how this unites people. ”
“I Regard Myself as Devotee of Everton Football Club Rather Than Just to Fan.” – Ian Astbury, 2012
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– Everton (@everton) Octber 26, 2024
Ian Astbury, Football and Music
For The Cult singer, there is a huge resemblance between football and music. Passion and “great desire to live a collective experience” bring these two universes closer – which, in the singer’s view, Brazil knows very well.
“I have a lot of interest in Ultras’s culture. People live and breathe football, as well as music. There is a great desire to live that collective experience. This is what is great in live music. I know that the Brazilian public is very passionate about this kind of intimate meeting. My last experience seemed important, significant. ”
The full interview can be read CLICKING HERE.
THE CULT IN BRAZIL
The Cult performs three shows in Brazil this February. Rio de Janeiro (02/22 – Vivo Rio), Sao Paulo (23/02 – Viber) and Curitiba (25/02 – Live) receive the quartet formed by Astbury, Billy Duffy (guitar), John Tempesta (drums) and Charlie Jones (low). Baroness, a Sludge Metal -oriented sound band, will be at the opening. Tickets can be purchased at Thecult.US website.
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Source: Rollingstone
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