Adam Ant urges bands to follow U2's lead

When asked what's the biggest lesson he's learnt during his career, 58-year-old Londoner Adam Ant has some stark advice for young bands:

"Don't sign a contract unless you've got a very, very good lawyer – which 99% of bands don't have."

He's also full of praise for U2, and urges bands to take a leaf out of their book when it comes to releasing albums.

"Demand gaps between albums. You know, 'There's the album and don't expect another one for two, three or even four years'. When you come back, there it is, and it was worth waiting for. I think U2 are the best example of that."

Speaking to our man Olaf Tyaransen, Adam Ant also discusses going solo with his first solo album in 17 years; his relationship with the late Malcolm McLaren and his love for performing live.

You can read the whole interview in the new issue of Hot Press, in shops now. We also have interviews with Josh Ritter, former Fine Gael politician Richie Ryan, Jared Leto of 30 Seconds From Mars fame, and Frank Turner, as well as a Voice Of Ireland special with Jamelia.

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