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)
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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)
NMX fanzine interview (1981)
Q: What is ‘A New Form of Beauty’ about? Dave-id: Ugliness Dik: Very difficult to explain in verbal terms. We had become disillusioned with the releasing of just records. WeContinue readingNMX fanzine interview (1981)
Zig Zag magazine (1982)
An interview with Gavin and Dave-id from Zig Zag magazine (1982). ZZ: How come you did such essentially rock ‘n’ roll gigs as the Theatre of Hate support spots? Dave-id:Continue readingZig Zag magazine (1982)
Courtney Love’s introduction to the Virgin Prunes
Courtney Love introduced the Virgin Prunes at the ‘Gavin Friday and Friends’ event in Carnegie Hall on October 4th. She did so eloquently and passionately, explaining how she came toContinue readingCourtney Love’s introduction to the Virgin Prunes