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Who is the lead singer of Simple Minds?

Who is the lead singer of Simple Minds?

Jim Kerr
Simple Minds/Lead singers

“The sound of the band, the expanse of the sound,” says Simple Minds founding member and singer Jim Kerr, “I got to give credit to the guys [in the group] because they had that in them, they had that broad range. To have a broad range is one thing, but to still have the Simple Minds identity is quite remarkable.”

Where is the band Simple Minds Today?

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Who is the current drummer for Simple Minds?

Mel Gaynor
Brian McGeeKenny HyslopMike Ogletree
Simple Minds/Drummers

Is the band Simple Minds still together?

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977….

Simple Minds
Genres Post-punk art rock new wave arena rock synth-pop
Years active 1977–present

Who sang dont forget about me?

Simple Minds
Don’t You (Forget About Me)/Artists

What happened to the lead singer of Simple Minds?

Simple Minds (1977–present) Calling himself Pripton Weird, he played keyboards and shared vocals with John Milarky. He continues to record and tour with Simple Minds, who released their latest album Walk Between Worlds in spring 2018. Kerr currently lives in Taormina, Sicily, where he runs a hotel, Villa Angela.

Is Simple Minds touring in 2021?

Where are Simple Minds playing in 2021? Simple Minds will bring their ’40 Years of Hits’ Tour to: Kings Park, Perth WA. Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley VIC.

Who is the female singer on alive and kicking?

Robin Clark
Robin Clark is an American vocalist best known for her work as a featured artist with the Scottish band Simple Minds on their multi-platinum album Once Upon a Time. For two years, she was also featured on their highly successful “Alive and Kicking” world tour.

How old is Jim Kerr?

62 years (July 9, 1959)
Jim Kerr/Age

Who sang be happy?

Bobby McFerrin
Don’t Worry Be Happy/Artists

Who sang highway to the danger zone?

Kenny Loggins
Danger Zone/Artists

What was Simple Minds biggest hit?

Simple Minds: 10 of the best

  • 1 Changeling.
  • 2 I Travel.
  • 3 This Fear of Gods.
  • 4 Sweat in Bullet.
  • 5 Love Song.
  • 6 Theme for Great Cities.
  • 7 Someone Somewhere in Summertime.
  • 8 Big Sleep.

Who is the lead singer of Jim Kerr?

Mark Kerr, the vocalist’s brother, is also a musician, playing in groups such as the hard rock band Gun. Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr (2010) ^ Sutton, Michael.

When did Jim Kerr start his band Simple Minds?

Jim forged the most successful Scottish songwriting partnership of all time with guitarist Charlie Burchill and the band had four consecutive UK No1 albums between 1984 and 1989.

Who is Jim Kerr’s daughter in Simple Minds?

Although part of one of the biggest Scottish bands, he doesn’t mind not being recognised having learned that lesson from his daughter, Yasmin, now 18, whose mum is Chrissie Hynde. Jim said: “One of the best ever examples in that situation was when Yasmin was wee.

When did Shadowland by Jim Kerr come out?

“Shadowland” was released as the first single from the album. The album version of the song was made available to listen as an audio stream on 13 March 2010. A new remix, more suitable for radio airplay, was done by Cenzo Townshend whom Jim Kerr chose because of Townshend’s previous work with Simple Minds’ latest album Graffiti Soul.