Guggi
Guggi | |
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| Guggi Guggi | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Derek Rowen 13 May 1959 |
| Genres | Post-punk |
| Occupation | Vocals |
Derek Rowen (born May 13, 1959), better known as Guggi, is an Irish artist and musician who was once a member of the post-punk band Virgin Prunes.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Derek Rowen was born in Dublin in 1959. He is one of 10 children. He grew up with and remains best friends with U2's Bono,[1] who gave him his nickname.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]The Virgin Prunes were founded in 1977 by vocalists Guggi, Gavin Friday (né Fionan Hanvey), and Dave-iD Busaras; guitarist Dik Evans (brother of U2's The Edge); bassist Strongman (Trevor Rowen, brother of Guggi); and drummer Pod (Anthony Murphy).[3] Known for their outrageous and controversial stage performances, the band began playing small shows in Dublin and gained a cult audience.[3] The band released a single, "Moments and Mine (Despite Straight Lines)", on 27 June 1981.[4][5] In November 1982, the Virgin Prunes released their debut studio album, ...If I Die, I Die (produced by Colin Newman of Wire), as well as the double 10" EP Hérésie, a French box set.[3] In 1984, Guggi left the band.[3]
Guggi left the Virgin Prunes to dedicate himself solely to painting. Since the early 1990s, Guggi's artwork has continued to explore the depiction of common everyday objects.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Guggi has five sons, the eldest with his first partner and four with his ex-wife Sybille. He lives in Killiney with his partner Gabriella Janni.[6]
References
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External links
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