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Nicolas and Fabrice Laureau grew up in between the former USSR, Germany, USA, and France – a fact which influenced their diverse passion for music. Prohibition formed after the two brothers met Ludovic Morillon in 1989. The band immediately became a priority over the University, and in it’s development, saxophonist Quentin Rollet was integrated into the group in 1994.
After two album with label Distorsion, the band decided to fully embrace the DIY way of life, and Prohibited Records was created to release their third album, “Cobweb-day” ('1995). The cultural dynamism of Paris has been a source of inspiration in Prohibition’s work. Their fourth album, “Towncrier”, and the 5 song “#5 FollowtheTowncrier”, are based around perceptions of their hometown. The last album, “14 Ups & Downs” was recorded in April ’98, with Peter Deimel at Black Box Studio, and released in October ’98. Four videos were shot for this album. In September 1998 the band toured the US. After their European tour of 1999, the band decided to take a break.
Prohibition has played more than 400 shows in Europe and the U.S. and has shared stages with Fugazi, Blonde Redhead, David Grubbs, The Ex, To Rococo Rot, Tarwater, Couch, Victims Family, Les Thugs, Condense and many others
In 2015, the band reformed for a tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Prohibited label. In 2025, for the 30 Years celebration, they announce a new version of "Cobweb-day", entitled "Cobweb-day (revisited)"
