May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Oh, I really, REALLY want to show Jim this one! But he really is beyond the point of caring. But holy fucking COW, I think it looks just fucking awesome. Esp. comparing it to the previous one (which should hopefully link to at the bottom of the page). Well, never mind. I still have my…
Jim’s post today…ultimately about Tom Petty and his influence, meandered like the Ganges to its point (I’m not knocking it…the man is a fabulous writer), weaving through myriad tales of turmoil, revealing, ultimately a determination and self-belief that on the one hand I feel rather envious of…but on the other, perhaps I would not wish…
Simple Minds in THIRD PLACE? Unheard of! https://twitter.com/priptonaweird/status/915260192316706817
Well, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the notification just after midday today, that this ACTUALLY got liked! Which is now causing me to wonder whether my theory for a few weeks has been right? That ‘likes’ are happening for ‘appeasement’ sake? Oh, I don’t want to sound ungrateful! And I am genuinely…
Well, it is certainly true that “the more things change, the more they stay the same”, it’s inherent in human nature. Those who can grapple with and indeed THRIVE on change still need a foundation and “roots”, whether they admit to it, or not. Jim himself is a prime example of this. Some of his…
Last night, as I picked up tools to begin working on the design for This Fear Of Gods, I thought, “You know, I never really listen to much Kraftwerk, as much as I like what I hear…I don’t take the time to just…sit and listen”. So, I decided to play Autobahn. And can I just…
Well, as I am currently Ms Skinty McSkintface, it was a wonderful and unexpected thing to be invited along to this final gig on Paul’s short, but almost completely sold out tour of the Spooky Action album. My exposure to the music of Paul Draper has come by way of collaborator extraordinaire, Catherine Anne Davies…
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I love them. I do…and in particular Mr K…but…trying to catch up on nearly 40 years of “band” in just over three years is taking a financial toll. When you want to collect…desire growing memorabilia that actually means something to you, even though you weren’t there at the time for it to have the significance…
Read full post “Indebted To Simple Minds (Definition Open To Interpretation)” »
Have been contemplating monetising my blog…just to help offset the things I do. I mean, the memorabilia I buy is not just solely for me. I buy them to scan and share (when it’s magazines, clippings and photos). Perhaps I should rethink the Etsy shop? Take away all the lyric content from the art that…
This beautiful set of photos came my way very recently, from the collection of fellow mega Minds fan, Stuart Holland. I am absolutely bowled over by them! They are an absolute new treasure. Quite possibly the most prized thing in my ever expanding Simple Minds memorabilia collection. Anyone enjoying these pictures – I do ask…