The Virgin Prunes

The Virgin Prunes were Dublin's most confrontational post-punk act, blending performance art with gothic, experimental music.

Origin: Dublin, Ireland · Years active: 1977–1991

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Biography

The Virgin Prunes were Dublin's most confrontational post-punk act, blending performance art with gothic, experimental music.

Key 1980s albums

Essential songs

Genres

post-punk · new-wave

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Who are The Virgin Prunes?
The Virgin Prunes — Dublin, Ireland, active 1977–1991. The Virgin Prunes were Dublin's most confrontational post-punk act, blending performance art with gothic, experimental music.
What did The Virgin Prunes release in the 1980s?
RADIO 1980 lists 2 albums and 3 essential songs for The Virgin Prunes, covering 1982–1982.
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