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press releases | simple minds: 1978 | we've got simple minds at zoom



WE'VE GOT SIMPLE MINDS AT ZOOM

SIMPLE MINDS, currently the most exciting and critically acclaimed band based in Scotland, have just signed a worldwide recording deal with Zoom Records, who themsevles recently signed a marketing and distribution deal with Arista Records worldwide.

SIMPLE MINDS have been together since early 1978 combining ex-members of Johnny And The Self Abusers and The Subhumans, two recorded Glasgow groups, with other musicians. The line up is Jim Kerr (lead vocals), Charlie Burchill (lead guitar and violin), Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass) and Brian McGee (drums).

Live dates confirmed for December include:-

Friday, 8th - ABERDEEN, Robert Gordon College
Thursday, 14th - GLASGOW, Art School
Friday, 15th - DUNDEE, College Of Technology
Thursday, 21st - EDINBURGH, Astoria
Saturday, 23rd - Afternoon: KIRKCALDY, Abbot's Hall
-Evening: KINGHORN, Cuinzie Neuk
Thursday, 28th - GRANGEMOUTH, Town Hall

In between which the group will be rehearsing to record material for a debut single and album in the new year.




Many thanks to Martin for the scan