Simple Minds: Graffiti Soul

Charlie Burchill, Jim Kerr, Mel Gaynor, Eddy Duffy - photo: © David Ellis Scottish band Simple Minds defined the early Eighties sound. Singer Jim Kerr had the power (and pathos) to reach the other side of the field of an open air festival, and guitar player Charlie Burchill came up with wall-to-wall hooks and riffs. In those day they didn't just "promised you a miracle", they delivered. In business since 19y7 Kerr and Burchill are still here, with a rhythm section that can play the oldies an...

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