Two-page article and interview with Gavin, Dik and Dave-id by Michael Ross. From The SundayTimes Culture supplement, October 3, 2004. “Long before they had a band, they had a nameContinue readingThe Strange Fruit of Irish Rock – The Sunday Times Culture (2004)
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Virgin Rebirth – Sunday Independent Life (2004)
Gavin Friday writes exclusively for the Sunday Independent’s LIFE supplement about the Virgin Prunes. From September 26, 2004. “The year was 1972 when I, Fionan Martin Hanvey, first befriended DerekContinue readingVirgin Rebirth – Sunday Independent Life (2004)
The Virgin Prunes – interview – The Bob (1983)
“‘Pagan Love Song’ is saying, emotionally people have feelings for somebody, and instead of just going for it, they go all around this trip. But by the time they get there, it’s lost. ‘Pagan Love Song’ is just sort of… be savage.” … Continue readingThe Virgin Prunes – interview – The Bob (1983)
A Beginner’s Guide to the Virgin Prunes – Masterbag #11 (1982)
This issue of Masterbag – the news magazine of the independent wholesalers – features a 3-page article written by Claude Bessy with pictures by Colm Henry and additional quotes takenContinue readingA Beginner’s Guide to the Virgin Prunes – Masterbag #11 (1982)
L’Attimo – Rockerilla magazine #33 (1983)
Four-page article and interview entitled ‘L’Attimo’ (“The Moment”) from Italian Rockerilla magazine issue 33, April 1983. Rockerilla: “What do you think of the Italian audience?” Mary: “Very excitable. In VeniceContinue readingL’Attimo – Rockerilla magazine #33 (1983)
L’impossibilità di essere “normali” – Mucchio Selvaggio magazine #63 (1983)
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)
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)