Guggi facts for kids
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Guggi
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| Birth name | Derek Rowen |
| Born | 13 May 1959 Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Post-punk |
| Occupation(s) | Vocals |
Guggi (born Derek Rowen) is an Irish artist and musician. He was a member of the post-punk band Virgin Prunes.
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Early Life
Derek Rowen, also known as Guggi, was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1959. He grew up in a large family with nine brothers and sisters. Guggi is still best friends with Bono from the famous band U2. Bono is actually the one who gave him his nickname, Guggi.
Music Career
Guggi helped start the band Virgin Prunes in 1977. He was one of the main singers. Other members included Gavin Friday, Dave-iD Busaras, Dik Evans, Strongman, and Pod. Dik Evans is the brother of The Edge from U2.
The Virgin Prunes became known for their exciting and sometimes unusual stage shows. They started by playing small concerts in Dublin. Soon, they gained many fans who loved their unique style.
In 1981, the band released their first single, "Moments and Mine (Despite Straight Lines)." Later, in 1982, they released their first full album, ...If I Die, I Die. This album was produced by Colin Newman from the band Wire. They also released a special French box set called Hérésie. Guggi left the band in 1984.
Art Career
After leaving Virgin Prunes, Guggi decided to focus completely on painting. Since the early 1990s, he has been creating art. His paintings often show everyday objects in interesting ways.
Personal Life
Guggi has five sons. His oldest son is from a previous relationship. He has four other sons with his ex-wife, Sybille. Today, Guggi lives in Killiney, Ireland, with his partner, Gabriella Janni.
