May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the reopening of the Barrowland Ballroom as a world renown music venue, and all thanks to Simple Minds choosing to film their Waterfront video there. The day is one that has gone down in local fan history as not only did the band film the video but also rewarded…
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This will always be one of my most cherished memories – and quite possibly my favourite photo I have ever had with any member (past or present) of Simple Minds. Humility and grace – this man has it in spades! Happy Birthday, Mick – you wonderful man. ???
Michael MacNeil’s spider fingers on the keyboard hook of New Gold Dream. Thank you for the music, Mick, and your magic spider fingers!
priptona-weird: When someone tells you to stop complaining about the hot weather. The best gif EVER of the birthday boy :-))
Last song before bed – BUT WHAT A SONG!!! :-)) #SimpleMinds
Love forever!! This song is (I know I’m overusing this word…but) AWESOME! #NowPlaying “Twist/Run/Repulsion” by Simple Minds from X5
Simple Minds News – Issue 24, 1989: Part One
Close up scans of pictures from Issue 22 of Simple Minds News. Lovely photo of Mick and a poorer quality but nice one of Jim precariously perched on a wall, having his photo taken. Plus a lovely scan of the SM Claddagh/Heart and Hands symbol.
Listening to another live gig tonight. Sounding like a good one so far. Look at that date! What a Christmas present!!!
Been pulling the reins in on the spending on SM memorabilia, but when I saw this little bundle on eBay last week – I had to have a bid! Picked them up for a bargain! (£3.79). Some nice photos too – and a colour cover on one! Lots of photos are inky dot-matrix prints, but…