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Simple Minds

Scottish rock band

Musical groupmusical groupQ748836

Founded: 1977
Members / parts: Jim Kerr
, Mick MacNeil
, Charlie Burchill
+2 more
Genre: new wave
, art rock
, post-punk
+2 more
Label: Virgin Records
, Zoom Records
, Chrysalis Records
+1 more
Country of origin: Scotland
Formed in: Glasgow

Overview

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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).

Overview

Discography

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Glitterball(1998)
War Babies(1998)
The Early Years 1977–1978(1998)
Néapolis(1998)
The Promised(1997)
Hypnotised(1995)
She's a River(1995)
Good News from the Next World(1995)
Glittering Prize 81/92(1992)
Real Life(1991)
Stand By Love(1991)
See the Lights(1991)
Let There Be Love(1991)
Real Life(1991)
Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87(1990)
Themes – Volume 2: August 82–April 85(1990)
Themes – Volume 4: February 89–May 90(1990)
Themes – Volume 1: March 79–April 82(1990)
Kick It In(1989)
Street Fighting Years(1989)
This Is Your Land(1989)
Ballad of the Streets – Belfast Child + Mandela Day(1989)
Ballad of the Streets – Belfast Child + Mandela Day + Biko(1989)
Belfast Child(1989)
Ballad of the Streets(1989)
Mandela Day(1988)
Live in the City of Light(1987)
All the Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) (Live)(1986)
All the Things She Said(1986)
All the Things She Said(1986)
Ghost Dancing(1986)
All the Things She Said(1986)
Sanctify Yourself(1986)
Once Upon a Time(1985)
Alive & Kicking / Alive & Kicking (Instrumental)(1985)
Alive and Kicking(1985)
Alive & Kicking(1985)
Don't You (Forget About Me) / A Brass Band in Africa(1985)
Don't You (Forget About Me) / A Brass Band in Africa(1985)
Don't You (Forget About Me)(1985)
Alive and Kicking(1985)
Don't You (Forget About Me)(1985)
Up on the Catwalk(1984)
Sparkle in the Rain(1984)
Speed Your Love to Me(1984)
Waterfront / Hunter and the Hunted(1983)
Waterfront(1983)
Waterfront(1983)
New Gold Dream(1982)
Glittering Prize(1982)
Celebration(1982)
Someone Somewhere in Summertime(1982)
Promised You a Miracle(1982)
Themes for Great Cities 79/81(1981)
Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call(1981)
Sister Feelings Call(1981)
Sons and Fascination(1981)
Love Song(1981)
The American / League of Nations(1981)
The American / League of Nations(1981)
Sweat in Bullet(1981)
The American(1981)
Empires and Dance(1980)
I Travel(1980)
Real to Real Cacophony(1979)
Life in a Day(1979)
Alive and Kicking
Waterfront
The American
Don’t You (Forget About Me)
Belfast Child
Dancing Barefoot
All the Things She Said
Mandela Day
New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)

Members

7 linked to Simple Minds in Wikidata

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Discography: Simple Minds discography
Website: simpleminds.com language: English
Participant in: Live Aid
Start of work period: 1977
Member category: Category:Simple Minds members
Name: Simple Minds
Social media followers: 618,000(November 8, 2025) youtube channel id: UCXBep4C-pg5oCTrjw3nO-LA
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