1. History
    2006–2007: Formation  2008–2011: The Virgins  2012–2013: Strike Gently and break-up 

2. Discography

3. Members
     Past Members 

4. Appearance

5. References

• Wade Oates
• Nick Ackerman
• Eric Ratensperger
• John Eatherly
• Xan Aird
• Max Kamins

The Virgins were an American indie rock band formed in 2006 in New York City. The band split up in November 2013.

History

2006–2007: Formation

Frontman Donald Cumming began writing music by himself in his New York apartment. He then recruited friends to fill out the band.

Almost immediately they made a five-song EP titled "The Virgins '07", compiled of the band's early recordings, and songs Donald had already recorded himself. Upon completion, Cumming passed out the EP to friends and DJs causing the music to pervade the New York club scene. Soon after, the demo came across Atlantic Records who signed Cumming before the band was fully formed.^[1] The band's debut LP came out in 2008 and the band toured for several years following its release.

2008–2011: The Virgins

Their first full-length album titled The Virgins was met with mixed success critically. To promote the record they played at the All Points West Festival, SXSW festival, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Leeds, Reading, and T in the Park festivals, among other major French, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian festivals in the summer of 2009. In the fall of 2009 they were invited to perform in Moscow.

The song "Rich Girls" was number 68 on Rolling Stone{{'}}s list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008 (although no sequential order was intended).^[2]

2012–2013: Strike Gently and break-up

In 2012 the band announced their return with an all new line-up backing leader Donald Cumming. The band also announced that it signed with the new record label Cult Records, founded by Julian Casablancas of The Strokes. In March 2013 The band released their new album "Strike Gently" worldwide.

The band supported the album with several US tours as well as touring South America and Europe.

Additionally, in support of the new album, the band made their second appearance on NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” performing the track Wheel of Fortune.

In April 2013, it was announced that The Virgins would be joining The Killers on tour in May for a series of special shows, including a date at NYC's Madison Square Garden on May 14.^[3]

On November 13, 2013 Cumming announced that the band had split. In an interview that day with RollingStone, Cumming said that he will now start working on a solo record. The band's planned Europe tour for 2014 was cancelled as well.^[4]

After the break up, John Eatherly and Xan Aird founded the NYC band Public Access T.V.

Bass guitarist Nick Zarin-Ackerman died on March 30, 2017.^[5]

Discography

Studio albums

• The Virgins (June 3, 2008, Atlantic Records)
• Strike Gently (March 12, 2013, Cult Records)

Extended plays

• The Virgins '07 (2007)

Singles

• Venus in Chains w/ Slave to You (May 26, 2012, Glassine Box)

Members

Past Members

• Donald Cumming - lead vocals
• Wade Oates - lead guitar, backing vocals
• Nick Zarin-Ackerman - bass guitar, backing vocals
• Erik Ratensperger - drums
• Xan Aird - lead Guitar
• Max Kamins - bass guitar
• John Eatherly - drums

Appearance

In the 2010 action comedy film Cop Out, the daughter of James "Jimmy" Monroe (Bruce Willis) was planning a wedding and wanted The Virgins to play at the wedding, saying they were a little bit edgy.

References

• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games - Women's long jump
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games - Women's marathon
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games - Women's pole vault
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games - Women's shot put
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games - Women's triple jump
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's 10,000 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's 5000 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's decathlon
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's discus throw
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's hammer throw
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's high jump
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's javelin throw
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's long jump
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's marathon
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's pole vault
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's shot put
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Men's triple jump
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's 10,000 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's 100 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's 1500 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's 200 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's 400 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's 5000 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's 800 metres
• Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's discus throw