13 fan photos at Simple Minds Bellahouston Park gig
Fans were all smiles as they looked forward to watching the Glasgow band take to the stage last night.
Glasgow Times photographer Gordon Terris captured shots of gig-goers ahead of the show as part of the Summer Sessions series of concerts.
Simple Minds said this was their 'biggest' headline gig in 34 years, since their Real Life tour in 1991.
Revellers didn't let the rain dampen their spirits and showed they were definitely Alive And Kicking as they queued up to see the Don't You Forget About Me rockers.
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13 fan photos at Simple Minds Bellahouston Park gig (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) Speaking ahead of the gig, Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr said: 'Simple Minds live in Glasgow, the city that made us, is always a glorious occasion for both band and fans."
Since forming in Glasgow in 1977, Simple Minds has gone on to achieve global success and sold over 60 million albums.
The group have continued to stay relevant in the modern music scene having played to around one million fans in the last 12 months.
READ MORE: Simple Minds share memories of Glasgow ahead of Bellahouston Park gig
READ MORE: Extra First Bus services to run for Glasgow Summer Sessions
They've stood on world-renowned stages like Madison Square Garden in New York and Wembley Arena in London, but playing in the cellars of small Glasgow pubs is what sticks out for Simple Minds.
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