May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
The full piece on Andy Wright from the latest Classic Pop issue below. If at the main site, click on the post header to then view the pages by clicking on them and accessing zoom options on the bottom right of the page. If at the post page already…just click on the thumbnails!
The results of the Classic Pop Readers Poll is in and printed in the latest edition of the magazine. And, well, in the eyes of all Simple Minds fans they are top of the tree…not just in 2018, but eternally. In the “Group of the Year” category, Simple Minds came in at 3rd place. Nothing…
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Can’t say I can’t agree with how it has been written. We sing from the same hymn sheet you and I, Mr Gittins.
The latest edition of Classic Pop magazine (October 2018) saw Simple Minds score yet ANOTHER “Best Live Show” glowing review from the wonderfully named Dave Freak (I hope that’s his real name?)
Received the new issue of Classic Pop in the post today. This little snippet was in the front pages…
A great interview with Ken Scott, talking quite broadly about his time producing Bowie albums Hunky Dory, Ziggy, Aladdin Sane and Pin-Ups. Also a reissue review of the Low/Heroes/Lodger/Stage/Scary Monsters 180gm vinyl albums (for those of us who still haven’t bothered/won £500 on a scratch card to “invest” in ANCIANT box set). Can’t say I…
Four star review of the SM gig at Barras. This Earth That You Walk Upon was DEFINITELY a big lighlight for me. I’d give Manchester an extra star for the full five! It was sublime!
I will try my best to catch up with all stuff and get the blog back up-to-date shortly. WHAT A WHIRLWIND it has been! In the meantime, here’s a link to a Classic Pop magazine competition in which you can win lots of SM goodies, including a rare exclusive white vinyl copy of the Magic…
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A big old eight-page spread inside the new edition of Classic Pop magazine – as well as a full page…if somewhat disappointingly back-handed…review of Walk Between Worlds. Classic Pop hits some stores today…particularly Tesco supermarkets are meant to have stock. It is already available as a digital edition for £3.99 as opposed to the £6.99…
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Email confirmation of my subscription to Classic Pop…at last! And just in the nick of time…my first issue will be February, 2018…with inside (hopefully!), a big old Simple Minds Walk Between Worlds feature. I do hope so! Cannot wait!