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In Does Rock 'N' Roll Kill Braincells?!, we quiz a grizzled artist on their own career to see how much they can remember – and find out if the booze, loud music and/or tour sweeties has knocked the knowledge out of them. This week: Jim Kerr, frontman of Simple Minds, who are celebrating their fortieth anniversary this year. 1: Name all the stage monikers in your pre-Simple Minds band Johnny & The Self-Abusers. “I can’t do them all! Obviously I know I was called Pripton Weird. Was there a Charlie Anger? Those names only lasted for one gig – cut me some slack!” WRONG. You were Pripton Weird, but the rest were: Johnnie […]The post Does Rock 'N' Roll Kill Braincells?! – Jim Kerr, Simple Minds appeared first on NME.
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Simple Minds have announced details of their new album, to be released this May.
submitted by Nick Dec 8th 2008 04:00 am (www.antimusic.com)
Simple Minds have announced a very special outdoor show at Edinburgh Castle
submitted by Nick Dec 5th 2008 04:00 pm (www.nme.com)
Simple Minds have announced a one-off show at Edinburgh Castle next July - where they will play a classic album of theirs in full.
submitted by Nick Oct 10th 2008 03:00 am (www.antimusic.com)
Simple Minds have announced this morning that they are to play an exclusive, special one off concert at Glasgow's ABC1 venue in early December
submitted by Nick Apr 16th 2008 07:00 am (www.antimusic.com)
Who says the '80s are over? Anyone making such a premature announcement hasn't yet heard Cure For The Common Crush by Id Guinness. This CD's slick production makes one want to shout, "Come back Simple Minds. All's forgiven."


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