Virgin Prunes on stage at Carnegie Hall (Gavin Friday, Guggi, Dik + Jim Thirlwell) We’re still recuperating from our whirlwind trip to New York City, where we attended the “GavinContinue readingMates, Dames and Prunes
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Big Think – Ideas – Guggi interview
Question: What was your biggest career mistake? Guggi: Working for my dad. Question: Why was that a mistake? Guggi: It was a mistake because he worked us very, very hardContinue readingBig Think – Ideas – Guggi interview
Prune power
The Irish Times – Saturday, October 3, 2009 He led an elite group of avant-garde chancers that included Bono and The Edge. A host of stars, including U2, will takeContinue readingPrune power
Still Life of a Painter – Guggi
From Blog of Revelations, by Peter Murphy “I gotta say, when I see it hung, I’m pleased.” 24 hours before the opening of his latest exhibition, Guggi, born Derek Rowan,Continue readingStill Life of a Painter – Guggi
Guggi’s bohemian rhapsody
Growing up with nine siblings Guggi, was known as the eejit one, but now the ex-Virgin Prunes member is at the forefront of Irish art, still friends with Bono andContinue readingGuggi’s bohemian rhapsody
Bringing art and anarchy to 1980
Irish music magazine State.ie talks to Gavin Friday about the Virgin Prunes. The full article, ‘When art and anarchy collide’ is available online. “The second gig we ever did wasContinue readingBringing art and anarchy to 1980
Stylus Magazine’s Guide To Goth
One of the web’s best music sites, Stylus Magazine, sadly shut up shop a few weeks ago. Clicking randomly through its archives, our attention was grabbed by the unexpected sightContinue readingStylus Magazine’s Guide To Goth
Gonzo Circus Magazine, 2004 (in Dutch)
‘Rabbits, dung and black lace’ :
The return of the slaughterhouse six
From: Hot Press By Peter Murphy Back in their terrifying heyday, they threw pigs’ heads around on stage, covered themselves in muck, provided Marilyn Manson with a career and wroteContinue readingThe return of the slaughterhouse six
Guggi, Dave-id and Gavin on RTE 2FM, 2004
Gavin, Guggi & Dave-id appeared live on RTE’s 2FM with Dan Hegarty on October 5, 2004. This is part I of the transcript: Song: I am God Hegarty: Well, it’sContinue readingGuggi, Dave-id and Gavin on RTE 2FM, 2004