The Ravishing Beauties
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“We always had a running joke that men took over when you work with them, but I’m certainly not trying to prove any great feminist point” (VA, NME 10-9-83) “My first group, The Ravishing Beauties, was formed to promote Virginia … Read More

The A Bao A Qu Mystery
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In 1982, Virginia Astley released her first record, the mysteriously entitled A Bao A Qu. Critics and fans alike were equally baffled by this strange title. Even radio presenter John Walters likened the title to that of an anagram. It … Read More

Frequently Asked Questions
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Version 4.0: May 2015 History Who is Virginia Astley? Is Virginia related to composer Edwin Astley? Who were the Ravishing Beauties? Who were Victims Of Pleasure? What other artists has Virginia worked with? Isn’t Pete Townshend related to Virginia? What … Read More

The Ravishing Beauties
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“We always had a running joke that men took over when you work with them, but I’m certainly not trying to prove any great feminist point” (VA, NME 10-9-83) “My first group, The Ravishing Beauties, was formed to promote Virginia … Read More

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