Information
- • Hometown: - Glasgow, Scotland
- • Nationality: - Scottish
- • Years Active: - 1977–present
- • Genre(s): - Post-Punk • Art Rock • New Wave • Arena Rock • Synth-Pop
- • Label(s): - Virgin • Zoom • Arista • Sire • Chrysalis • Eagle • A&M • BMG Rights Management
- • Associated Acts: - Propaganda • Endgames • Ex-Simple Minds
- • Website: - simpleminds.com
Biography
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. They have released a string of hit singles, becoming best known internationally for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985), which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Other commercially successful singles include "Glittering Prize" (1982), "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (1982), "Waterfront" (1983) and "Alive and Kicking" (1985), as well as the UK number one single "Belfast Child" (1989).
Simple Minds have achieved five UK Albums chart number one albums, Sparkle in the Rain (1984), Once Upon a Time (1985), Live in the City of Light (1987), Street Fighting Years (1989) and Glittering Prize 81/92 (1992); they have sold more than 60 million albums. They were the most commercially successful Scottish band of the 1980s. Simple Minds have also achieved considerable chart success in the United States, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy and New Zealand. Despite various personnel changes, they continue to record and tour.
In 2014, Simple Minds were awarded the Q Inspiration Award for their contribution to the music industry and an Ivor Novello Award in 2016 for Outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors.[8] Other notable recognitions include nominations for both the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction and MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" in 1985, nomination for the Brit Award for British Group in 1986 and for the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group in 1987. "Belfast Child" was nominated for the Song of the Year at the 1990 Brit Awards.
The nucleus of Simple Minds consists of the two remaining original members, Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (electric & acoustic guitars, occasional keyboards after 1990, saxophone and violin). The other current band members are Ged Grimes (bass guitar), Cherisse Osei (drums), Sarah Brown (backing vocals), Gordy Goudie (additional guitar & keyboards). Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee & Mel Gaynor (drums).
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Band Members
- • Jim Kerr – lead vocals (1977–present)
- • Charlie Burchill – electric & acoustic guitar, occasional keyboards (1977–present)
- • Ged Grimes – bass guitar (2010–present)
- • Sarah Brown – backing vocals (live since 2009, 2017-present)
- • Gordy Goudie – additional keyboards & guitar (sessions since 2001, 2017-present)
- • Cherisse Osei – drums (2017-present)
- • Berenice Scott – keyboards (live since 2020)
Videos
"Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a song performed by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds. Was written, composed by Keith Forsey.
Don't You (Forget About Me)
"Alive and Kicking" is a song released by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds from their seventh album, Once Upon a Time.
Alive And Kicking
"All the Things She Said" is a song by Scottish rock group Simple Minds, released as the third single from their seventh studio album.
All The Things She Said
"Belfast Child" is a song by Simple Minds, first released as the lead track on the Ballad of the Streets EP on 6 February 1989.
Belfast Child
"Waterfront" is a song by Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released as the first release from their sixth studio album.
Waterfront
"Promised You a Miracle" is a 1982 song by Scottish band Simple Minds and was released as the first single from their fifth studio album.
Promised You A Miracle
"Sanctify Yourself" is a song released by Scottish rock band Simple Minds as the second single from their seventh studio album.
Sanctify Yourself
"This Is Your Land" is a song by Scottish rock band Simple Minds from their album Street Fighting Years, released on 10 April 1989.
This Is Your Land
"Kick It In" is the third single from the 1989 Simple Minds album Street Fighting Years. The song reached the UK Top 20, peaking at #15.