The Virgin Prunes are faaar more than the demon twin sister of U2. They're a legendary artfuck performance group, influencing bands like NIN and artists like Marilyn Manson (MM's song Beautiful People was named after the fans of the Prunes, who called themselves that). They covered themselves in pig's blood, wore dresses and makeup, screamed more than they sang and simulated gay sex on stage at a time when the least indication of being gay could get you killed. They were spit on, and they spit back. Simply, the Prunes were unlikes anything else that came before or after them - equal parts dada, Wilde, Bowie, and Dali. Guggi is now one of Ireland's most praised artists, and Gavin Friday is now a songwriter and soundtrack composer with oscar nominations under his belt (he's also in the upcoming Breakfast on Pluto).
The Virgin Prunes are faaar more than the demon twin sister of U2. They're a legendary artfuck performance group, influencing bands like NIN and artists like Marilyn Manson (MM's song Beautiful People was named after the fans of the Prunes, who called themselves that). They covered themselves in pig's blood, wore dresses and makeup, screamed more than they sang and simulated gay sex on stage at a time when the least indication of being gay could get you killed. They were spit on, and they spit back. Simply, the Prunes were unlikes anything else that came before or after them - equal parts dada, Wilde, Bowie, and Dali. Guggi is now one of Ireland's most praised artists, and Gavin Friday is now a songwriter and soundtrack composer with oscar nominations under his belt (he's also in the upcoming Breakfast on Pluto).