Stumbling Along….
Had never seen this image of Jim backstage at Live Aid before. Thought it was worth sharing.
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The Lasting Legacy Of Live Aid?
There were some fantastic positives resulting from Live Aid. Largely that, a bunch of muso’s with giant, inflated egos could actually leave their egos and performance bills at the door and do something for the greater good – en masse. (A few exceptions, granted “buy my new single, Vive Le Rock” still remains a cringeworthy…
As Song Debuts Go – Minds Music Monday – Ghostdancing At Live Aid
35 years ago today, this happened….
Is that A Mic In Your Hand or…
Even in a gold smock top and white sailing trousers he’s still bloody gorgeous! Nice position of that mic, Jim! 😉
Crouching Kerr at Live Aid
Jim Kerr performing (with Simple Minds) at Live Aid – Philadelphia, July 13th, 1985
My New Favourite Version of Don’t You
My new favourite version of “Don’t You”! A recording of Live Aid rehearsals, recorded July 10th, 1985. Jim already sounds VERY bored of the song – the second verse & chorus crack me up – with that mock cockney singing! Perhaps it was a mix of boredom and being hungover for it was his 26th…