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Wednesday Dec 23 | Brand Republic

More Than launches new ads with Mighty Boosh comic Julian Barratt

The humourous ads, by Fallon, continue the theme of using famous pop songs. The forthcoming motor insurance ad uses ' Alive and kicking' by 80s band Simple Minds, while More Than's first ever pet insurance ad features Queen's ' You're my best friend' . In the home insurance spot, Barratt tells viewers that if they take our buildings insurance with ...

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Related Topix: The Mighty Boosh, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Julian Barratt, Pop/Rock

Mon Dec 21, 2009

Scotsman.com News

Simple Minds members set to welcome soldiers home

A FREE concert to welcome back troops returning from Afghanistan is set to be held at an Edinburgh barracks next year.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Proclaimers

Thu Dec 17, 2009

Hot News

Video Fotogalerie Simple Minds a cantat la Sala Polivalenta: Tonight...

Simple Minds a cantat la Sala Polivalenta: Tonight it's snowing, but we're gonna melt the snow! de Cosmin Navadaru Joi, 17 decembrie 2009, 23:02 Life Prin oraAY Daca spectatorii prezenti la Sala Polivalenta, pe 15 decembrie, ar fi suferit de cecitate vizuala totala, bucurestenii ar crede si astazi ca Bono a cantat in Romania pentru prima oara.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Thu Dec 10, 2009

RTE 2FM

Wednesday 9th Dec...

Jim Kerr, lead singer with Simple Minds joined Gerry in studio. He chatted about his early music days, his love of music and 30 years of Simple Minds.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Mon Dec 07, 2009

Scotsman.com Living

A walk on the mild side

IT'S fitting that Simple Minds and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are currently on tour together.

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Related Topix: Omd, Pop/Rock, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Sat Dec 05, 2009

The Independent

Simple Minds, LG Arena, BirminghamFoxy Shazam, Water Rats, London

Perfection is a notoriously elusive concept. For me, the pop ideal is embodied, as closely as anything else I can come up with, by the video to "Glittering Prize" by Simple Minds.

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Related Topix: Live Aid, Music!, Pop/Rock, The Human League, Short

Tue Dec 01, 2009

MediaGuardian.co.uk

OMD/Simple Minds | Pop review

Their 80s heydays aside, you might be wondering why on earth these two bands are touring together a ' especially since teaming up two of the decade's big names hasn't swelled the crowds.

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Related Topix: Omd, Pop/Rock

Fri Nov 27, 2009

IcWales

The creative resurgence of Jim Kerr

Simple Minds are back in the top 10 after a 14-year gap. Jim Kerr tells Gavin Allen the road between those two points has been tough WHEN Simple Minds are busy rocking Cardiff International Arena next week they will stop for a minute to look for the local resident who inspired them to stardom.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Thu Nov 26, 2009

IcWales

VIDEO: Simple Minds' Jim Kerr talks to WalesOnline

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Q104.5

Don't You - Simple Minds

Genres: Alternative Pop/Rock , New Wave , Contemporary Pop/Rock , Post-Punk , Adult Alternative Pop/Rock , Alternative/Indie Rock , Punk/New Wave , College Rock , Dance-Rock Active: 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's Influences Similar Artists Followers Biography Best known in the U.S. for their 1985 number one hit "Don't You " from the film #The Breakfast ...

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Roxy Music

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Sheffield Today

Simple Minds Sheffield Arena concert on USB stick

DON'T You Forget About Me hitmakers Simple Minds are making sure fans don't ever forget next month's show at Sheffield Arena.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Metro Radio

Simple Minds

Simple Minds perform songs from their new album 'Graffiti Soul' as well as their classics With Very Special Guests 'Orchestral Manouvres in the Dark' Hailed by millions as one of the best "live" rock'n'roll bands in the world, Simple Minds are pleased to announce the UK leg of their forthcoming "Graffiti Soul" World Tour.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Daily Record

Celebrity interviews: I almost quit the band as my mother battled...

JIM KERR has revealed the secret heartache behind Simple Minds' current album Graffiti Soul.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Austrian Times

Alive and kicking

Simple Minds fans have been given a chance to score free tickets for their world tour - by turning up in Celtic shirts.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Austrian Times

Celtic: Alive and kicking

Simple Minds tour promoters are offering free tickets to anyone who turns up for their show in Split, Croatia, wearing a Celtic shirt.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, World News, Croatia, Europe, Austria

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Daily Express

Kensit's home raided

British actress PATSY KENSIT is fuming after thieves broke into her London home and stole the keys to her car.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Action Movies, Comedy Movies, Lethal Weapon 2, Thriller, Patsy Kensit, Pop/Rock, Oasis

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Liverpool Daily Post

Music News: Wirral's OMD and Simple Minds to perform Kraftwerk's Neon Lights live

WIRRAL band OMD and Simple Minds will appear on stage together for the very first time when they perform Kraftwerk's "Neon Lights" on their forthcoming UK tour.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Kraftwerk, Electronic

Wed Oct 21, 2009

NME.com

OMD to join Simple Minds for Kraftwerk cover on new tour

Simple Minds will be joining forces with their 2009 tour special guests OMD , playing a cover version of Kraftwerk 's ' Neon Lights ' with them during the Graffiti Soul shows later in the year.

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Related Topix: Kraftwerk, Electronic, Pop/Rock

Tue Oct 06, 2009

RTE 2FM

Monday 5th Octobe...

On Monday's show, Dave spoke to Jim Kerr from Simple Minds . Simple Minds play The O2, Dublin, on 9th December 2009.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Wed Sep 30, 2009

Coldplaying.com

Jim Kerr's (Simple Minds) advice to Coldplay: 'Don't Split Up'

As Coldplaying reported last year, Coldplay were guests at Villa Angela in Taormina, residence of Jim Kerr, lead singer of Simple Minds.

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Related Topix: Coldplay, Pop/Rock, Italy, World News

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