New to the “Jim Kerr Theatrical Ensemble” is new keyboardist Erik Ljunggren. Officially announced on SMHQ social media last week, after much churning of the rumour mill about Berenice Scott and the “is she out, is she still in” conjecture amongst the fanbase. There really is a small cognoscenti that always seems to be privy to knowing such information and that in turn churns the rumour mill ad infinitum. Wouldn’t it be much better to just be up front about this stuff from the get-go with ALL fans? Some of the cognoscenti seem to say they were aware all along that Berenice was only temporary – but it was more like, perhaps, they are all too used to the way the rotation of band “membership” plays out these days? In any case, at least when the tour does finally make it back to the Americas, the North American contingent that saw the band perform in 2018 will enjoy a complete band this time with a dedicated keyboard player.
All that aside, welcome aboard Erik. Let’s hope your time with Simple Minds no matter how long or short it may be is a good one. I, for one, look forward to seeing you perform in Glasgow at the Hydro on Good Friday, 29 March.
