The Virgin Prunes on RTE’s Late Late Show (1979), performing Theme for Thought.
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Masterbag interview – 1982
(Quotes from 1982 Masterbag article) Dik: “Our motivation is to express ourselves in whatever way we feel we must.” Gavin: “We want our audience to do as they wish. IfContinue readingMasterbag interview – 1982
Brian liked the Virgin Prunes
In a recent interview on RTE radio, Gavin Friday recalled how the Virgin Prunes, on their first tour of America, were interviewed by a ‘spotty teenager’ called Brian — whoContinue readingBrian liked the Virgin Prunes
Eyewitness: Steve Dobson
Nice to see other fanatics are out there ! I first saw Virgin Prunes at Heaven , 1993 , I thought that they were absolute crap ! Yet , thereContinue readingEyewitness: Steve Dobson
Eyewitness: Hel, Scotland
Oh what to say about the Virgin Prunes!The VP’s along with The Birthday Party so completely changed my life in the early 80’s that you could say that their influencesContinue readingEyewitness: Hel, Scotland
Recurring themes in Virgin Prunes lyrics
The ultimate recurring Virgin Prunes/Gavin Friday lyrics: Twenty Tens – “secret thinker, hidden lie” Love is Danger – “the apple of your eye becomes the hidden lie” Tell Tale HeartContinue readingRecurring themes in Virgin Prunes lyrics
Influences and song explanations
There were many direct and indirect influences on the music that the Virgin Prunes produced and this list is by no means exhaustive. It also includes some appropriate interview excerpts.Continue readingInfluences and song explanations
Eyewitness: Shaun Morris
“The first time I got to see Virgin Prunes live was at the Electric Ballroom, London on 11th August 1983. Support was provided by the then up and coming SistersContinue readingEyewitness: Shaun Morris
Eyewitness: Thomas Geyrhalter
Virgin Prunes Berlin The Loft June’86 “we were very excited about this for weeks in advance. i will never forget the sound of my friend frank’s voice reading out theContinue readingEyewitness: Thomas Geyrhalter
Eyewitness: Paul Doliner
“I was at the Danceteria show in 1983. It was in the early part of January, the exact day I don’t remember. What I will never forget though is GavinContinue readingEyewitness: Paul Doliner