Simple Minds, new wave band from Glasgow, Scotland
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About · Simple Minds

Formed 1977 · Glasgow, Scotland · new wave, art rock · Virgin Records

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The band is currently a core duo of original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), augmented by guest musicians. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass). Initially signed to Arista Records, Simple Minds released their debut album Life in a Day in 1979 to moderate commercial success, while the following two albums, Real to Real Cacophony (1979) and Empires and Dance (1980), achieved critical praise but limited… via Wikipedia

Band Members: Jim Kerr, Mick MacNeil, Charlie Burchill

Discography

Simple Minds’s studio albums / EPs · 24