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
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)
- Sparkle in the Rain (1984)
- Once Upon a Time (1985)
Essential songs
- Don't You (Forget About Me) (1985)
- Alive and Kicking (1985)
- Sanctify Yourself (1986)
- Waterfront (1983)
- Promised You a Miracle (1982)
Genres
new-wave · synth-pop · post-punk
Upcoming concerts
Simple Minds have 4 upcoming concerts tracked by RADIO 1980.
- Simple Minds — City Park, Stirling , Great Britain — 13 September 2026
- Gary Numan — Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand — 25 February 2027
- Simple Minds — TSB Arena, Wellington, New Zealand — 27 February 2027
- Simple Minds — Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand — 1 March 2027
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