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Simple Minds

Active

1970s - 2020s

Formed

1978 in Glasgow, Scotland

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

College Rock New Wave Alternative/Indie Rock Contemporary Pop/Rock Dance-Rock Post-Punk Adult Alternative Pop/Rock

Group Members

Jim Kerr Charlie Burchill Brian McGee Mick MacNeil Derek Forbes Mel Gaynor Andy Gillespie Eddy Duffy John Giblin Gordy Goudie Catherine A.D. Cherisse Osei Ged Grimes Kenny Hyslop Tony Donald
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Simple Minds

Biography by Steve Huey

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Scottish group whose mix of anthemic art rock and electro-dance rhythms made them pop fixtures.
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Album Highlights

  • New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
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    New Gold Dream (81-82-8 …
  • Real to Real Cacophony
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    Real to Real Cacophony
  • Once Upon a Time
    Simple Minds
    Once Upon a Time
  • Empires and Dance
    Simple Minds
    Empires and Dance
  • Big Music
    Simple Minds
    Big Music
  • The Best of Simple Minds
    Simple Minds
    The Best of Simple Mind …
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