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Glasgow Times
12 hours ago
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- Glasgow Times
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. READ MORE: 'Absolute chaos': Residents fume as roads clogged after Lana Del Rey concert 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.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two Iconic Classic Rock Bands Join Forces For Epic Colorado Concert
80s rock legends Simple Minds and Modern English recently joined forces for an epic concert in Denver, Colorado on May 27. The two bands played together as part of Simple Minds' 'Alive and Kicking' tour, which stopped at Denver's Ball Arena. The members of both bands appeared to be in great spirits and were active during the performance, really getting their rock on. 80s synth duo Soft Cell — who are most famous for their 1981 cover of "Tainted Love" — is also part of the tour. Simple Minds, who are responsible for the hit song 'Don't You Forget About Me' from the 1985 film The Breakfast Club, consists of frontman Jim Kerr, 65, and guitarist Charlie Burchill, also 65, who are the two remaining original members of the band. Joining them on tour are a group of collaborators, including Gordy Goudie on guitar, Ged Grimes on bass, Cherisse Osei on drums, and Sarah Brown on backing vocals. Modern English, who put out the 1982 hit 'I Melt With You,' consists of vocalist Robbie Grey, guitarist Gary McDowell, bassist Mick Conroy, and keyboardist Stephen Walker, all original members of the band. They are joined by Gabriel Sullivan on guitar and Richard Chandler on drums. In the coming days, the tour will play several dates in Texas and then move on to other areas of the United States through late June, where the tour will close out at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. From there, Simple Minds heads to Europe, where they will play the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands through the end of July. As for Modern English, the band does not have any shows scheduled after the 'Alive and Kicking' tour just yet, at least not according to their official website. Simple Mind has released a whopping 21 studio albums since they were formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1977, as well as seven EPs. For their part, Modern English has eight studio albums to their name and an additional three EPs since their own formation in Essex in 1979. Two Iconic Classic Rock Bands Join Forces For Epic Colorado Concert first appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025
