Play Don't You (Ultimate Simple Minds Knowledge Quiz)
Don't You (Ultimate Simple Minds Knowledge Quiz)
Test your knowledge of Simple Minds — from band history and album trivia to iconic hits. Take the ultimate Simple Minds quiz and challenge fellow fans now!
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Did You Know?
Simple Minds formed in Glasgow in 1977 and were co-founded by lead singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill
Practice Questions
Q:Name a breakthrough album from the early 1980s.
A:New Gold Dream (1982) was a major early breakthrough.
New Gold Dream showcased a lush, synth‑driven sound that broadened their appeal, earning critical praise and establishing the band within the new wave movement.
Q:Who are other notable members besides Jim Kerr?
A:Charlie Burchill (guitar) is the other key longtime member.
Guitarist Charlie Burchill has been a core collaborator with Kerr, shaping the band's signature guitar textures and co‑writing many songs across their career.
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Did You Know?
The song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" was written for the film The Breakfast Club and Simple Minds initially declined to record it before ultimately releasing the version that reached number one in the US