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Simple Minds

Scotland 1990s 1980s 2010s 2020s 2000s

About Simple Minds

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The band is currently a core duo of original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), augmented by guest musicians. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass).

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Origin

Members

Tony Donald

bassist

Brian McGee

drummer

Charlie Burchill

guitarist

Jim Kerr

vocalist

Mark Taylor

keyboardist

Ged Grimes

bassist

Duncan Barnwell

guitarist

Mark Schulman

drummer

Catherine Anne Davies

keyboardist

Michael MacNeil

keyboardist

Derek Forbes

bassist

Sarah Brown

vocalist

Kenny Hyslop

drummer

Jim McDermott

drummer

Mike Ogletree

drummer

Eddie Duffy

bassist

Gordon Goudie

keyboardist

Mel Gaynor

drummer

Mark Kerr

guitarist

Robin Clark

vocalist

John Giblin

bassist

Andy Gillespie

keyboardist

Cherisse Osei

drummer

Malcolm Foster

bassist

Berenice Scott

keyboardist

Simple Minds by Type

Interview Studio Rehearsal Rare Tour Solo Live Isolated Track Home Recording

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Thumbnail for simple minds apple advert/studio rehearsals rare footage by Simple Minds, Jim Kerr, Sting

simple minds apple advert/studio rehearsals rare footage

Simple Minds, Jim Kerr, Sting

1990sInterviewStudio

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Simple Minds Dublin 1989 Rehearsal footage & interview

Simple Minds, Jim Kerr

1980sInterviewTour

Rare25 clips

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3:17
XSM - EX SIMPLE MINDS - Speed Your Love To Me - Live [HQ] @ Matrix Bochum Germany 12-Feb-2012
Simple Minds, Brian McGee, Derek Forbes
2010sRareLive
1:46
Simple Minds Cover The Signal and the Noise
Simple Minds, Ween
Rare
3:50
Simple Minds: "The American" Bass Cover
Eric Bass, Simple Minds, Derek Forbes
Rare
5:24
Simple Minded - I Travel (Simple Minds Cover)
Simple Minds
Rare

Interview4 clips

9:05
simple minds apple advert/studio rehearsals rare footage
Simple Minds, Jim Kerr, Sting
1990sInterviewStudio
5:44
Simple Minds Dublin 1989 Rehearsal footage & interview
Simple Minds, Jim Kerr
1980sInterviewTour
2:44
Simple Minds - rare 1984 NZ interview!
Simple Minds, The Pretenders
1980sInterviewRare
2:51
Simple Minds "Real Life Rehearsal & Interview" Part 2
Simple Minds
InterviewStudio

Tour4 clips

5:30
SIMPLE MINDS SUMMER TOUR DIARY EPISODE 1
Simple Minds, Cher
TourRare
2:31
Simple Minds - 5X5 - Exclusive Rehearsal Footage
Simple Minds
TourRehearsal
5:59
Simple Minds - Waterfront (first live performance Dublin 1983)
Simple Minds
1980sTourRare
3:01
Simple Minds: 5 Favorite Songs To Perform
Simple Minds, Head, The Band
2020sTourRare

Solo3 clips

5:04
Mick Macneil Trancedance
Simple Minds, Kraftwerk
1990sSoloRare
1:08
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Simple Minds, Cher
2020sSoloRare
1:15
Cherrisse Osei drum solo in Birmingham with Simple Minds 07/04/2023
Simple Minds, Cher
2020sSoloRare

Isolated Track2 clips

4:20
Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) Isolated Drums
Simple Minds
Isolated TrackRare
4:25
Simple Minds:Don't You(Forget About Me)Original Isolated Drums Track
Simple Minds, R.E.M., Mel Gaynor, Songwriter
1980sIsolated TrackHome Recording

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4:38
Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds. Drum Cover.
Simple Minds
RehearsalRare
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Simple Minds Ghostdancing Drum Cover
Simple Minds
1980sStudioRare

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See Simple Minds Live

Tickets

13

Nov

2026

The MINDS (B) - Tribute to SIMPLE MINDS

Spirit of 66

Verviers, BE

14

Nov

2026

Darker Waves

Huntington State Beach

Huntington Beach, US

25

Feb

2027

Simple Minds

Spark Arena

Auckland, NZ

27

Feb

2027

Simple Minds

TSB Arena

Wellington, NZ

1

Mar

2027

Simple Minds

Wolfbrook Arena

Christchurch, NZ

16

Apr

2027

SIMPLE MINDS

Unipol Forum

Assago, IT

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