(via Charlie Burchill of Simple Minds at Radio Row during the 2015…) (Source: https://www.gettyimages.com/)
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(via Jim Kerr of Simple Minds at Radio Row during the 2015 Billboard Music…) (Source: https://www.gettyimages.com/)
(via Musician Jim Kerr of Simple Minds rehearses onstage during the 2015…) (Source: https://www.gettyimages.com/)
This already feels sssooo long ago…and it’s not even been a month!! Still can’t believe I saw them – and at a sold out gig too! (Sorry for the crap second clipping – it came from a newspaper and has suffered a blur in the printing process. Makes for a funny pic of the guys…
Oh, this *has* to be a load of shit! Well, that quote, at least. I can’t believe he’d say something that stupid. “You look at some people, you look into their eyes and you can see they’re fat.” F***ing, what? You don’t see if someone is fat by looking into their EYES, do you?! That…
Really, really do want to get myself a copy of Silver Box. It is a great insight into the band. Some of the demos are not in the best condition, audio-wise, but they are still fabulous none the less. And some songs end up quite different. Jim certainly liked to play around with lyrics! Twist/Run/Repulsion…
Advert of the gig in question (see previous post). Ah, those were the days! Look at that ticket price!! *cries into hands*
Gig review of Simple Minds when they performed at The Marquee Club, London, Dec 18th, 1980 (what a Christmas present that would have been!). These gigs just sound SSOOO amazing!! I WANT A TIME MACHINE!!! Gah!!
Earliest gig review for Simple Minds I’ve ever seen. From the Record Mirror (I think) October 28th, 1978. Johnny Waller – you knew a good thing when you saw it, my friend!
Advert for the gig in question (see previous post).