Donald Cumming
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1981 |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Rock, post-punk, new wave |
| Years active | 2007–Present |
| Labels | Washington Square Music |
| Website | DonaldCumming.com |
Donald Cumming (born 1981) is an American actor, musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of the New York City band The Virgins. After two albums, the band announced their split in 2013.
Cumming's first solo album Out Calls Only was released on June 16, 2015. His solo career has been acclaimed by Rolling Stone,The Wall Street Journal, NME,The Guardian,Rolling Stone Germany,Paste and Entertainment Weekly.
The Virgins were a rock band formed in New York City by Donald from 2006 to 2013. They signed to Atlantic Records to release their first full-length, self-titled album The Virgins. The song “Rich Girls” was on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Best Songs of 2008. In 2012, the band returned, signing with Julian Casablancas’, of The Strokes, label Cult Records. In March 2013, they released their album Strike Gently.
The Virgins made multiple national and international tours, opened for The Killers, Iggy Pop and The Stooges, Lou Reed, Sonic Youth, Patti Smith, Kenneth Anger, and more. They have also made television appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and Last Call with Carson Daly.
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