Simple Minds Quizzes
Simple Minds, the iconic Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977, blended post-punk energy with soaring synth-pop melodies and mainstream hits like "Don't You (Forget About Me)". Their enduring catalog and dynamic live shows continue to attract new fans worldwide.
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Simple Minds Profile
| Inception | Formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1977. |
| Members | Ged Grimes, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Cherisse Osei, Mel Gaynor |
| Key Albums | Once Upon a Time (1985), New Gold Dream (81‐82‐83‐84) (1982), Street Fighting Years (1989), Sparkle in the Rain (1984), Real Life (1991), Good News From the Next World (1995), Empires and Dance (1980), Graffiti Soul (2009), Life in a Day (1979), Walk Between Worlds (2018). |
| Key Tracks | Don't You, Alive and Kicking (1985), Promised You a Miracle (1982), Belfast Child (1989), All the Things She Said (1985), Glittering Prize (1982), Sanctify Yourself (1985), Waterfront (1983), Mandela Day (1989), Theme for Great Cities (1981). |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 1 Number One Hits 2 Top-10 Hits |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 Number One Hit 8 Top-10 Hits |
