May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
One of the biggest names in the Australian music industry has passed away. Michael Gudinski created one of the biggest record labels in Australia – Mushroom, and it had on its books just about every Australian music artist or band you’d ever wish to name. From Skyhooks to Split Enz to Kylie Minogue, many a…
A sad day in music with the passing of reggae stalwart, Toots Hibbert. Only recently had Uncut magazine featured an extensive spread on Toots and The Maytals.
Well, I have to say, there was an incredible amount of interactivity from Mr Kerr today on Facebook! It was lovely, albeit not really anything for me personally. Perhaps my own grief was hitting me a lot harder than I imagined? Because…I’m just dealing with it now. Trying not to have it feel like “rejection”….
It’s 27 years since Mick Ronson left this mortal coil. He was taken far too soon. RIP Ronno. You are still so sadly missed. https://youtu.be/sI66hcu9fIs
Okay. I know it’s Christmas and Sir has got to have his family time. And I know the tour needs to be pushed. But!! FUCKING HELL – I MISS HIM! I miss how Simple Minds Official was. What’s happened? Why has he stepped away from it so much? I thought it was because of his…
There is too much death. Saddened by the news of Rick Parfitt’s passing earlier in the week, the loss of lives in the Russian plane crash, and now the news of George Michael’s death. Enough is enough, 2016! Please stop!! I was never the biggest Wham! fan. I preferred George’s later stuff. There was no…
Yes, this site is primarily a Simple Minds blog. But my own personal blog. I try to balance it as much as possible. I try to have serious, informative content about the band…but my love for Jim reveals itself in manifest shameful ways. I adore him…have him on a pedastal…and feel destined never to meet…