May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
This is a very interesting idea and quite the opportunity to sit along side the three former Simple Minds members and asks questions and generally get to ‘hang out’ (virtually) for an hour or so. It has the potential to be cringe in all honesty. Zoom isn’t the best place for flowing conversation, you know?…
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It was an Instagram story on Graeme Thomson’s account that first made me aware of the existence of Orwell. He had been sent a vinyl copy of Simple Minded, with its wonderfully stylised artwork – a subtle but very obvious homage to the Sons and Fascination album cover. I was impressed by its look and…
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Ah now, come on Billy Sloan. As a professional radio presenter and music journalist I actually thought better of you, I did. But this last showing of your obvious prejudice is enough. I’m outing it! You see, for some time now, I’ve been getting the feeling that dear Mr Sloan isnae a fan of the…
It’s been a strange few days. First, there was this (see images below). I didn’t want to make a song and dance of it. The last thing I ever expected or ever anticipated was an actual response. Truly, I believed those days were long gone. That is why I finished my little reply by saying…
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On a more positive note to the previous post, there was a lovely post (and longer, more detailed newsletter) from Hamish Hawk this morning requesting fans send in their proposals for a song for him and the band to cover for a future release. There is a form to fill out to place in your…
This week. It has churned up things. I’ve wanted to write about certain things. Late at night, when I’m drifting off to the Land of Nod, words flow and I wish I could retain them. Remember them as they appear in thought so I can jot them down the next morning. All my best words…
I didn’t know how to approach this. I didn’t feel it was my place to post anything on my blog about it. Much like when JMH passed away, I hoped that Jim would do something. Post a fitting and heartfelt tribute to a much loved and respected member of the Simple Minds family. For it…
Yesterday I was looking at my Instagram feed when I was shown a post from Nicola Meighan. I don’t follow her, but sometimes the algorithm puts things in your feed that it thinks will interest you. This one was a post in which Nicola was photographed with His Nibs and her saying that he was…
“Further details about their highly anticipated concert at Bellahouston Park,” read the preamble on the Simple Minds Facebook page – with this poster. It said everything in one glimpse. I screamed – in horror! I’m sure this was announced as a further enticement to generate movement through low ticket sales. I have seen a number…
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It has been a very, very busy week. Birdy and Sue came to stay. We went to Derek’s night at St Luke’s together, the next day there was a tour of the Barrowland Ballroom, Friday was lunch with Birdy and Michelle and yesterday I attended the opening of the Rebels and Renegades exhibition at the…
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