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Virgin Prunes
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresPost-punk, gothic rock[1]
Years active1977–1986
Labels
  • Baby
  • Rough Trade
  • L'Invitation Au Suicide
  • Touch and Go
  • Mute
Past members
  • Gavin Friday
  • Guggi
  • Dik Evans
  • Dave-iD Busaras
  • Strongman
  • Mary D'Nellon
  • Pod
  • Haa-Lacka Binttii

Virgin Prunes were an Irish post-punk band formed in 1977 in Dublin. They disbanded in 1986 after the departure of singer Gavin Friday. The other members continued under the name the Prunes until they split up in 1991.

  1. ^ Jurek, Thom. "...If I Die, I Die review". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 April 2012.

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