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Simple Minds - Ghost Dancing (Alive In Rotterdam, 1985, Stereo)

John Giblin
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Filmed at the Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 3rd December 1985. The wonderfully talented John Giblin (26 February 1952 - 14 May 2023) on bass guitar. John also performed live and recorded with Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, John Martyn, Elkie Brooks, Annie Lennox, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Phil Collins, Empire and Fish. Photos of John on the night by anonymous.

Added 1 Jun 2026



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