Don’t Ask…
But it pleased me no end. Lol I have titled this KERRman Miranda. ???
Category: jim kerr
Hear You Next Tuesday!
Okay, that makes the acronym of ‘HUNT’ – but hey, it’s Friday and I am in a jovial mood! The Minds will be performing exclusively for Radio 2 as part of the “Piano Room” sessions at Maida Vale studios in London. That’s bloody exciting within itself! (I will share the link to BBC Sounds after…
Aberdeen Gig Countdown – 41 To Go!
Famous last words about the Paris countdown being “unlucky thirteen”, eh? Oh, well. It’s was easy enough to reschedule, mercifully! And, Paris in May will be nice! Should be nice and warm. Ooh, la la! In the meantime, my first gig will now be in Aberdeen.
Brian McGee Interview – Parts 1, 2 and 3
To make up for the Brian’s non-involvement in the Themes For Great Cities book, here is three parts of an interview for the RMN podcast. Enjoy!
Minds Music Monday – Brucey Bonus – Belated 38th Anniversary To Sparkle In The Rain
It’s a belated Happy 38th Anniversary to Sparkle In The Rain. The anniversary was actually yesterday and there was celebration at Casa Read by way of this beauty getting a play on the old turntable. A favourite track? Well, during yesterday’s airing of the album, Waterfront was sounding particularly good. And it was one of…
Minds Music Monday – Manchester 28/11/1982
I listened to this over again early on Sunday morning. I love how clearly Jim’s voice comes across on this recording. I don’t know who was responsible for recording it? Frank, mabbies? Seeing as it’s a soundboard recording…? Dunno. But I am sssoooo very thankful it exists! I mean, Newcastle from the week before is…
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Walk Between Worlds Anniversary And The Continued Viability Of The Physical Format
Yesterday was the anniversary of the release of Walk Between Worlds. It’s been four years now! Where the fuck did four years go?! Bejaysus! Simple Minds fans back in the early days must have felt ssooo spoiled – an album coming out EVERY YEAR! TWICE A YEAR in 1979 (Life In A Day and Real…
From Rock God To Cabbages – Jackie Brambles With Jim’s Chosen Tunes
Radio program guest slots are like buses… This one sneaked in under the radar last night. I was otherwise engaged watching the 1963 version of Cleopatra as part of my coursework. So while I was watching Liz Taylor’s “little Egypt eyes”, someone else was waffling away, choosing music that has had significance to him in…
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Minds Music Monday – The Best Interview! Jim With Mark Millar – XS NOIZE
Yes, I know! It SHOULD be a piece of music. And I honestly never thought I’d do this but…. I started listening to this late last night and it was such a great interview. Wow! Mark – you are one lucky guy! I know this will never be me….no matter how professional I ever get…
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Little Treasures…
That cost a bomb. A few little unseen treasures from various publications. Sadly music magazines are notorious for not always giving photo credits, but I will try and credit those who took these gems, if published. This one is a small little inset. A clipping from what I think might be a Dutch magazine. Taken…