Adam and the Ants the band was often seen as an early example of the New Romantic movement (though Adam Ant himself has always denied any connection with that movement). Lavish videos were produced for "Stand and Deliver", "Prince Charming", and "Ant Rap". All Adam and the Ants music videos were produced and storyboarded by Adam Ant. These videos helped to establish the band in the United States when MTV began airing them. "Prince Charming" features a guest appearance by British screen legend Diana Dors as the fairy Godmother, and "Ant Rap" features Scottish pop singer Lulu as the "damsel in distress". In addition,
Strip (Adam Ant album) Strip (Adam Ant album) Strip is the second solo album by Adam Ant, released in 1983. It marked a decline in Ant's success, as it only reached number 65 in the US and number 20 in the UK. It was poorly received by critics. Phil Collins plays drums on "Puss 'n Boots" and "Strip", Collins also aided in production duties for the two tracks he played on, and enlisted Hugh Padgham to assist with the production and engineering of those sessions. Singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, of ABBA fame, also performs the female spoken part on "Strip". The cover photograph was fashioned