Musician John Philips remembers a show in the early days: “… ahh, yes !!! Bingley Hall Stafford !! When was that again ?? I think it was 1981, and IContinue readingEyewitness: John Phillips
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Sense of Ireland, Hot Press cover shoot
1980 Virgin Prunes (top right) The Atrix (bottom left) DC Nien (bottom right) U2 (top left)
Gavin and Guggi in Belgian newspaper
Belgian fans should pick up a copy of ‘De Morgen’ (Tuesday, June 7) for an article on Gavin and Guggi, ‘Bono’s childhood friends’.
View Lypton Village docu online
Dutch broadcasters VPRO have made their documentary on Lypton Village and the Virgin Prunes available on their website. You can find the item at about 35 minutes into the programme.Continue readingView Lypton Village docu online
If I Die, I Die in Hot Press Readers Poll
The Virgin Prunes’ album If I Die, I Die made it to #46 in Irish music magazine Hot Press’s yearly Readers Poll.
Gonzo Circus Magazine, 2004 (in Dutch)
‘Rabbits, dung and black lace’ :
Guggi exhibits at Osborne Samuel Gallery, London
Guggi is in London to attend the opening of his latest exhibition of paintings. The invitation only event takes place at the Osborne Samuel Gallery in London on December 1stContinue readingGuggi exhibits at Osborne Samuel Gallery, London
Reminder: rare footage at Ritzy Cinema
Mute will be screening some never seen before footage of a live performance by the Virgin Prunes at the Ritzy Cinema in Brixton, South London as part of a regularContinue readingReminder: rare footage at Ritzy Cinema
Jhonn Balance has died
The editors of Virginprunes.com were saddened to learn of the death of Jhonn Balance (also known as John) of Coil at the age of 42 on Saturday 13 November.
Court Circuit airs Matinee interview
Studio Brussels will finally be airing Lux Jansen’s interview with Gavin and Guggi on Wednesday, November 10 (today).