03 Oct, 2011 Facebook – Note from Jim!
Some might have noticed that as of today 3/10/11 I have deleted my James Kerr Facebook account. Simple Minds will of course continue to have a Facebook presence at...
News Items
29 Sep, 2011 KT Tunstall records ‘Don’t you’!
KT Tunstall has recorded the Simple Minds classic 'Don't You [Forget About Me]' for the 'Songs to Save a life' album in aid of Samaritans. Read an article by...
29 Sep, 2011 Victoria Road
Exactly 35 years ago I would have been scurrying along Victoria Rd in Glasgow excitedly anticipating the outcome of that days rehearsal and pretty much in a state...
05 Sep, 2011 Brand New Free Download Available Now
Instant recording music specialists Concert Live, recorded four sensational Simple Minds gigs during their `Greatest Hits + Tour 2011.´ These electric performances, which showcased the very best of...
23 Aug, 2011 Planet Zero
PLANET ZERO is the title of the new song that we will record next week in a London studio. An insanely catchy and thundering "space - rock" track,...
18 Aug, 2011 Space Hopper!
On the recent BA flight from Gibraltar to London I was approached by a passenger who informed me that he had been at the previous nights concert, he...
03 Aug, 2011 The Passing Sound Of Summer
Since it is still early August it is a tad premature to be talking about summer being over. However with barely over a handful of gigs left for...
28 Jul, 2011 Simple Minds to headline ‘600 Sounds’ Australia
Just confirmed, SM to play major show in Australia - Press release: Legendary Scottish band Simple Minds will headline the 600 Sounds music festival on the Broadwater Parklands as...
23 Jul, 2011 Meet Jim, Charlie and the band next weekend!
Check out this great competition to meet Jim, Charlie and the rest of Simple Minds plus a weekend pass to see amongst others Big Country at Killarney next...
18 Jul, 2011 A Hard Rain!
HEAVY rain caused chaos across Scotland yesterday as people were forced to flee their homes and roads were closed. According to the Glasgow Herald newspaper, Monsoon-like conditions saw more...
12 Jul, 2011 Pre-Order Inverness Live CD!
Simple Minds are delighted to announce that they will yet again be teaming up with live music recording specialists, Concert Live, to produce instant recordings of their gig...
08 Jul, 2011 Pre-Werchter Interview With Jim!
Annelore Brantegem ,known to many of the community of Simple Minds fans, is now also writing for the media in Belgium. Below is the recent interview she did...