Jim Kerr

Simple Minds at Red Hot Summer Mornington 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

Jim Kerr of Simple Minds Wins Award for Jim Morrison Documentary

This week at the New York Festivals International Radio Awards in NYC ‘Jim Kerr on Jim Morrison’ was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Documentary in the Culture & The Arts category.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Jim Kerr, rock, Simple Minds, UK

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Jim Kerr of Simple Minds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Jim Kerr Had No Idea Simple Minds Would Last Until His 60s

by Paul Cashmere

When Simple Minds got their start in 1977, Jim Kerr was only 17. He says he had no idea then that he would be still doing it in his 60s.

Tagged as: 80s, Direction of the Heart, Jim Kerr, rock, Simple Minds, UK

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Simple Minds To Film Live Show For DVD

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Simple Minds are gearing up for their first live video since 1989.

Tagged as: Jim Kerr, Simple Minds

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Simple Minds To Tour US For First Time In A Decade

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It has been more than ten years since Simple Minds set foot on North American shores for the purpose of a tour. That drought comes to an end starting October 15 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.

Tagged as: 1980s, 2010s, Andy Gillespie, Charlie Burchill, Ged Grimes, Jim Kerr, Mel Gaynor, rock, Simple Minds, U.K.

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Pink Floyd Brian Wilson And KISS Among Many Urging US Congress To Adjust Pandora Royalties

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A showdown between new technology and the musicians who provide the product is looming in congress with a bill that would greatly adjust the royalties paid for the broadcasting of copyrighted music.

Tagged as: Alabama, Amy Grant, Billy Joel, Blondie, Brian Wilson, Bruce Hornsby, Bryan Adams, David Crosby, David Gilmour, Don Henley, George Clinton, Graham Nash, Greg Allman, J. Geils Band, Jackson Browne, Jim Kerr, Jimmy Buffett, John Paul Jones, Journey, Kiss, Megadeth, Mick Hucknall, Mick Jones, Pink Floyd, Robert Cray, Stevie Nicks, the 5th Dimension, The Doors, Vince Gill, Warren Haynes

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Simple Minds To Clock Up 3000th Show In Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Simple Minds expect they will perform their 3000th gig on their upcoming Australian tour with Devo.

Tagged as: A Day On The Green, INXS, Jim Kerr, Simple Minds, The Church

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Simple Minds To Do Greatest Hits Tour In UK

by Music-News.com

Following a summer of festival appearances and their hugely acclaimed 5X5 tour, Simple Minds will be performing their Greatest Hits Live next year on a huge 28 date tour.

Tagged as: Andy Gillespie, Charlie Burchill, Ged Grimes, Jim Kerr, Mel Gaynor, Simple Minds

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Simple Minds To Tour US For First Time In A Decade

It has been more than ten years since Simple Minds set foot on North American shores for the purpose of a tour. That drought comes to an end starting October 15 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.

July 17, 2013

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