Two-page article entitled “The impossibility to be ‘normal’” from Italian Mucchio Selvaggio magazine #63, April 1983, written by Federico Guglielmi. Mostly biographical details and discography, some quotes. Gavin: “The BeastContinue readingL’impossibilità di essere “normali” – Mucchio Selvaggio magazine #63 (1983)
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Les Gens de Dublin – New Wave magazine #20 (1983)
Two-page feature in French ‘New Wave’ magazine, issue 20 from 1983 written by Patrick Rognant. It mainly covers the Prunes’ history, memorable shows and releases interspersed with brief quotes fromContinue readingLes Gens de Dublin – New Wave magazine #20 (1983)
Virgin Prunes à la mode – Gloria magazine (1983)
Fashion spread from Gloria (feb/march 1983), a French magazine. Article by Patrick Rognant, photos by Philippe Djanoumoff, styling by Alain Foucher. Clothes by Karl Lagerfeld, Thierry Muglier and Claude Montana.Continue readingVirgin Prunes à la mode – Gloria magazine (1983)
Tripping the lite fantastik – Record Mirror (1981)
Cover and ‘Tripping the lite fantastik’ article by Chris Westwood, from the February 21, 1981 issue of Record Mirror. From the article: Gavin Friday is wearing a dress (“but IContinue readingTripping the lite fantastik – Record Mirror (1981)
Pigswill – Flexipop 29 – magazine (1982)
‘The Virgin Prunes give Kris Needs some pork scratchings’ in this interview from Flexipop magazine (issue 29, 1982) Gavin: “The pig is supposed to be a greedy and selfish animal,Continue readingPigswill – Flexipop 29 – magazine (1982)
Rip it up and start again – Simon Reynolds (2005)
In “Rip it up and start again” Simon Reynold’s book on post-punk music (78-84), the author writes the following on the Virgin Prunes in the chapter “Dark Things: Goth andContinue readingRip it up and start again – Simon Reynolds (2005)
Les Virgin Prunes sons possédés par le diable? – Actuel 33-34 – French magazine (1982)
From 1982, an article on the Virgin Prunes from Actuel, a French magazine, written by Elisabeth D. She rambles on about God and the Devil quite a bit… It’s bestContinue readingLes Virgin Prunes sons possédés par le diable? – Actuel 33-34 – French magazine (1982)
Conversation avec Gavin Friday – Entropie #9 – French fanzine (1986)
French fanzine Entropie #9 from 1986 contains a conversation with Gavin Friday in which he’s asked to comment on various issues such as the definition of Virgin Prunes, Irish musicContinue readingConversation avec Gavin Friday – Entropie #9 – French fanzine (1986)
VOX – Irish fanzine (1980-1983)
“Vox which started in March ’80 became a significant cultural publication of the era combining punk, electronic and progressive music, underground poets, performance artists and fringe entities. Flicking through itsContinue readingVOX – Irish fanzine (1980-1983)
Black & White fanzine (1980)
Meet the Virgin Prunes in this 1980 article from Black & White, and Irish fanzine. The band lists ideals as “Love, peace and the Human Race, modern satire, Human reaction.”Continue readingBlack & White fanzine (1980)