Simple Minds
Simple Minds evolved from art-punk experimentalism to become one of the biggest stadium rock acts of the 80s. Jim Kerr's powerful vocals and their sweeping, anthemic sound peaked with 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' from The Breakfast Club.
Origin: Glasgow, Scotland · Years active: 1977–present
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Simple Minds — Once Upon a Time
Vinyl · Album released 1985
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Biography
Simple Minds evolved from art-punk experimentalism to become one of the biggest stadium rock acts of the 80s. Jim Kerr's powerful vocals and their sweeping, anthemic sound peaked with 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' from The Breakfast Club.
Key 1980s albums
- New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) (1982) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Sparkle in the Rain (1984) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Once Upon a Time (1985) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- Don't You (Forget About Me) (1985) — 80s songs
- Alive and Kicking (1985) — 80s songs
- Sanctify Yourself (1986) — 80s songs
- Waterfront (1983) — 80s songs
- Promised You a Miracle (1982) — 80s songs
Genres
new-wave · synth-pop · post-punk
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Simple Minds — quick answers
- Who are Simple Minds?
- Simple Minds — Glasgow, Scotland, active 1977–present. Simple Minds evolved from art-punk experimentalism to become one of the biggest stadium rock acts of the 80s. Jim Kerr's powerful vocals and their sweeping, anthemic sound peaked with 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' from T
- What did Simple Minds release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 5 essential songs for Simple Minds, covering 1982–1986.
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