Simple Minds

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Best known for their 1985 number one hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)" from the film The Breakfast Club, Scotland's Simple Minds evolved from a post-punk art rock band influenced by Roxy Music into a grand, epic-sounding pop band along the lines of U2. Their first big successes were 1982's New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) and 1984's Sparkle in the Rain. After the success of "Don't You (Forget About Me)," Simple Minds' subsequent album, Once Upon a Time, was criticized for its bombastic approach. Its follow-up, the uncompromisingly political Street Fighting Years, squandered the band's commercial momentum. The group returned to personal themes and anthemic rock on 1991's Real Life. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi

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    • Don't You (Forget About Me)
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    • Alive And Kicking
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    • All The Things She Said
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    • Sanctify Yourself
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    • Once Upon A Time
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    • Love Song
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  • Jim Kerr of Simple Minds performs onstage during the 46664 Concert In Celebration Of Nelson Mandela's Life held at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London, England.
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    Jim Kerr of Simple Minds performs onstage during the 46664 Concert In Celebration Of Nelson Mandela's Life held at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London, England.
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  • Mel Gaynor, Charlie Birchill, Jim Kerr, Eddie Duffy, and Andrew Gillespie from the Scottish rock band Simple Minds attend a press conference August 29, 2005 in Hamburg, Germany.
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    Mel Gaynor, Charlie Birchill, Jim Kerr, Eddie Duffy, and Andrew Gillespie from the Scottish rock band Simple Minds attend a press conference August 29, 2005 in Hamburg, Germany.
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  • Charlie Burchill of Simple Minds performs on stage as support for INXS at the first Sydney stop of their tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on March 30, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Charlie Burchill of Simple Minds performs on stage as support for INXS at the first Sydney stop of their tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on March 30, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
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  • Jim Kerr of Simple Minds performs on stage as support for INXS at the first Sydney stop of their tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on March 30, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Jim Kerr of Simple Minds performs on stage as support for INXS at the first Sydney stop of their tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on March 30, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
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  • Jim Kerr of Simple Minds performs on stage as support for INXS at the first Sydney stop of their tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on March 30, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Jim Kerr of Simple Minds performs on stage as support for INXS at the first Sydney stop of their tour at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on March 30, 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Fro-Yo Code: The Guy's Guide To Frozen Yogurt
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    May 21, 2013
    Credit: Michael McGrath You've seen 'em around: Pinkberry, Peachwave, Orangeleaf, Onionring...they're popping up everywhere, slinging that sweet f...
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    Interview: 'Defiance' Composer Bear McCreary Talks Soundtracks, Sci-Fi, And Musical Palindromes
    MTV Geek
    May 20, 2013
    Many sci-fi fans became aware of composer Bear McCreary through his tribal, pulsing score for Syfy's "Battle Galactica." McCreary quickly made a nam...
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    Simple Minds Sings From Its 'Soul'
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    Veteran Scottish rock act Simple Minds has put the finishing touches on its next album, "Graffiti Soul," due May 25 from Universal. "Stylistically, th...
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    Death Cab for Cutie Cover Simple Minds for John Hughes Tribute
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    On Friday night at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards, Death Cab for Cutie performed a cover of Simple Minds' Breakfast Club classic "Don't You (Forget ...
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Tour Dates

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  • Jun 21 Friday
    Newmarket, UK Newmarket Racecourse
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  • Sep 6 Friday
    Bilston, UK Robin 2
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  • Nov 20 Wednesday
    Amsterdam, Netherlands Heineken Music Hall
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  • Nov 21 Thursday
    Amsterdam, Netherlands Heineken Music Hall
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  • Nov 22 Friday
    Antwerp, Belgium Lotto Arena
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  • Nov 23 Saturday
    Brussels, Belgium Forest National
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  • Nov 24 Sunday
    Paris, France Zénith
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  • Nov 27 Wednesday
    Glasgow, UK The Hydro
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  • Nov 27 Wednesday
    Glasgow, UK The Hydro
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  • Nov 28 Thursday
    Manchester, UK Manchester Arena
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  • Nov 29 Friday
    Birmingham, UK National Indoor Arena
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  • Nov 30 Saturday
    London, UK The O2 Arena
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Discography

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  • Live in Paris 1995 (2012)
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    Live in Paris 1995 (2012)
    Immortal
  • Live 16.07.2011: Northern Meeting Park (2012)
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    Live 16.07.2011: Northern Meeting Park (2012)
    Four Worlds
  • Live 16.06.2011: Hampton Court Palace (2011)
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    Live 16.06.2011: Hampton Court Palace (2011)
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  • Graffiti Soul (2009)
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    Universal UK
  • Black & White (2005)
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    Black & White (2005)
    Sanctuary
  • Our Secrets Are the Same (2003)
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    Our Secrets Are the Same (2003)
    Virgin
  • Cry (2002)
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    Cry (2002)
    Eagle Records
  • Neon Lights (2001)
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    Red Ink Records
  • Néapolis (1998)
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    Néapolis (1998)
    Virgin
  • Good News from the Next World (1995)
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    Good News from the Next World (1995)
    Virgin
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