SpruceBringsteen Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I make fun of you a lot, and for that I apologise...if you can tell me about a band called Iron Virgin. Was talking to my wife the other day about glam rock and she's brought up these lads (specifically a song called Rebels Rule). Checked out their wiki and it seems they're from Embra toon. Any info/stories/distaste? Cheers auld lads. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 16 hours ago, SpruceBringsteen said: I make fun of you a lot, and for that I apologise...if you can tell me about a band called Iron Virgin. Was talking to my wife the other day about glam rock and she's brought up these lads (specifically a song called Rebels Rule). Checked out their wiki and it seems they're from Embra toon. Any info/stories/distaste? Cheers auld lads. x It would appear they are not that well known. Morgan is the man for that type of stuff. Sure he will pop up in due course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dboy Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) http://www.edinburghgigarchive.com/page31.htm Picture on this web page!! Not that I am "old boy" just a good archive site for Edinburgh gigs so can't tell you much about them but this page may hold some further information Edited November 20, 2019 by Dboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Robbo-Jambo said: It would appear they are not that well known. Morgan is the man for that type of stuff. Sure he will pop up in due course. Evening. Two points to make on this thread: 1. True story - I used to know a girl who was known as 'Steel pants Elaine'. She achieved this nickname by virtue of the fact that it would have been easier to get into the White House and the Bank of England at the same time. She was therefore the original Iron Virgin. 2. My wife's big sister recalls this band and seems to think they came from Portobello. That, unfortunately is all the light she can shed on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 The Portobello mention appears to be accurate. https://www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/fame-at-last-for-1970s-group-but-where-are-iron-virgin-1-1199019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 minute ago, redjambo said: The Portobello mention appears to be accurate. https://www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/fame-at-last-for-1970s-group-but-where-are-iron-virgin-1-1199019 Good find, Red. I'll be sure to pass this on to fatso. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 28 minutes ago, Morgan said: 1. True story - I used to know a girl who was known as 'Steel pants Elaine'. She achieved this nickname by virtue of the fact that it would have been easier to get into the White House and the Bank of England at the same time. She was therefore the original Iron Virgin. There was a lass at Boroughmuir who put up to a guy for two packets of gammon crisps🙀 On the subject of the thread, I have absolutely no idea who they are, never heard of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Dboy said: http://www.edinburghgigarchive.com/page31.htm Picture on this web page!! Not that I am "old boy" just a good archive site for Edinburgh gigs so can't tell you much about them but this page may hold some further information That's a great site - and some picture of Iron Virgin ! They could have been the inspiration for Spinal Tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: There was a lass at Boroughmuir who put up to a guy for two packets of gammon crisps🙀 On the subject of the thread, I have absolutely no idea who they are, never heard of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Morgan said: True story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: True story If her name begins with an H, I'm off to the lawyer first thing the morn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Morgan said: If her name begins with an H, I'm off to the lawyer first thing the morn. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) I remember them, but was more into going to see Ignatz and Brodie at the time. Gordon Dougal (keyboards) of Ignatz now tours Europe, with Maggie Reilly. Edited November 20, 2019 by Jambothump spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 47 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: B That’s it! Balison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Evening. Two points to make on this thread: 1. True story - I used to know a girl who was known as 'Steel pants Elaine'. She achieved this nickname by virtue of the fact that it would have been easier to get into the White House and the Bank of England at the same time. She was therefore the original Iron Virgin. 2. My wife's big sister recalls this band and seems to think they came from Portobello. That, unfortunately is all the light she can shed on this subject. Steel pants Elaine. 😅😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Riva Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) I can't remember Iron Virginia but do remember The valves and Bilbo baggins both from Edinburgh in the late 70s Edited November 20, 2019 by Hector Riva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Hector Riva said: I can't remember Iron Virginia but do remember The valves and Bilbo baggins both from Edinburgh in the late 70s Bilbo Baggins, from Lord of the Rings, would turn in his grave to see this lot abusing his name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, Morgan said: Bilbo Baggins, from Lord of the Rings, would turn in his grave to see this lot abusing his name! Colin has hardly aged a day, Sure he was over chatting to the guys near me at the St Mirren game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Bilbo are gigging again and Colin just doesn't age !! The bar steward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Good find, Red. I'll be sure to pass this on to fatso. Your sister-in-law will soon be achieving cult status on here due to your descriptions. I recall Maybury roundabout being mentioned in the past. Time for pictures, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 3 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: There was a lass at Boroughmuir who put up to a guy for two packets of gammon crisps🙀 On the subject of the thread, I have absolutely no idea who they are, never heard of them. Boroughmuir you say , sure it wasn’t some guy rather than a lass ? 😗😗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 18 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Boroughmuir you say , sure it wasn’t some guy rather than a lass ? 😗😗 You can never be quite sure with Gabriel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 23 hours ago, SpruceBringsteen said: I make fun of you a lot, and for that I apologise...if you can tell me about a band called Iron Virgin. Was talking to my wife the other day about glam rock and she's brought up these lads (specifically a song called Rebels Rule). Checked out their wiki and it seems they're from Embra toon. Any info/stories/distaste? Cheers auld lads. x I've got the Iron Virgin single Rebels Rule up the loft somewhere, was brought up in Fountainbridge when the Tollcross Rebels were in their Hay Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 minute ago, maroondevo52 said: I've got the Iron Virgin single Rebels Rule up the loft somewhere, was brought up in Fountainbridge when the Tollcross Rebels were in their Hay Day. TCR YA BASS! All over Tollcross back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 33 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: How ya doing J? Back from Oz yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Maple Leaf said: Your sister-in-law will soon be achieving cult status on here due to your descriptions. I recall Maybury roundabout being mentioned in the past. Time for pictures, I think. I’m on it, Ron. Wide lens camera and a plentiful buffet to hand. Photos incoming tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: TCR YA BASS! All over Tollcross back then! My brother had his TCR tatoo removed when he went to South Africa a good few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Just now, maroondevo52 said: My brother had his TCR tatoo removed when he went to South Africa a good few years ago. Probably a good idea! Were you a Penthouse man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Just now, Morgan said: Probably a good idea! Were you a Penthouse man? Now and again, used to drink in the Ladyfield in Morrison Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 minute ago, maroondevo52 said: Now and again, used to drink in the Ladyfield in Morrison Street. Penthouse and Burnt Post for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 My mates mum used to make the Bay City Rollers tartan gear 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 19/11/2019 at 22:51, SpruceBringsteen said: I make fun of you a lot, and for that I apologise...if you can tell me about a band called Iron Virgin. Was talking to my wife the other day about glam rock and she's brought up these lads (specifically a song called Rebels Rule). Checked out their wiki and it seems they're from Embra toon. Any info/stories/distaste? Cheers auld lads. x Never heard of the *****, you young uns 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, 3fingersreid said: Boroughmuir you say , sure it wasn’t some guy rather than a lass ? 😗😗 1 hour ago, Morgan said: You can never be quite sure with Gabriel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Still in Sydney. Back on Sunday. ‘Remember and stay indoors jonno 😷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 Cheers for the info, chaps. Found it incredibly strange there's a (kind of) famous band from Edinburgh that no-one has ever mentioned. I promise no to laugh next time your false teeth fall out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroondevo52 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, SpruceBringsteen said: Cheers for the info, chaps. Found it incredibly strange there's a (kind of) famous band from Edinburgh that no-one has ever mentioned. I promise no to laugh next time your false teeth fall out. What false teeth you young whippersnapper 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) I remember the name Iron Virgin but that's about all I remember about them. Edited November 21, 2019 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 15 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: At Bondi. Breeze has cleared it. Some sights here...... Glad we didn't stay here.... Some sights...Bondi beach🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 How about Pilot? Another Edinburgh band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 16 hours ago, jonnothejambo said: At Bondi. Breeze has cleared it. Some sights here...... Glad we didn't stay here.... 48 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Some sights..Bondi beach🤔. This is especially for you, @Maple Leaf The gargantuan Janet has also been there... Feast your eyes, chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: This is especially for you, @Maple Leaf The gargantuan Janet has also been there... Feast your eyes, chaps. Janet the Gannet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: This is especially for you, @Maple Leaf The gargantuan Janet has also been there... Feast your eyes, chaps. You trying to deceive us Morgan, that’s Janet on the Sydney Harbour Bridge granite pylon. I’ve checked and it’s in proportion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, been here before said: Janet the Gannet? Without a word of a lie, that’s actually what we call her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: You trying to deceive us Morgan, that’s Janet on the Sydney Harbour Bridge granite pylon. I’ve checked and it’s in proportion. Can’t pull the wool over your eyes, Gabriel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Morgan said: This is especially for you, @Maple Leaf The gargantuan Janet has also been there... Feast your eyes, chaps. Thanks for posting. Lovely lass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 23 hours ago, maroondevo52 said: I've got the Iron Virgin single Rebels Rule up the loft somewhere, was brought up in Fountainbridge when the Tollcross Rebels were in their Hay Day. Always remember one of the leaders of TCR was called Moonballs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80bob Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 20/11/2019 at 18:15, Morgan said: Ken.. gammon crisps..surely had to the beef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, 80bob said: Ken.. gammon crisps..surely had to the beef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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