Scottish rock group that has its roots in the punk and new wave scene of Glasgow. On early albums (until 1982), the group shows a penchant for art rock and electronic music. A breakthrough to a wide poppubliek comes with access New Gold Dream. Mid eighties Simple Minds evolved into a stadium rock band that scored big hits with Promised You A Miracle (1982) (Do not You) Forget About Me (1985) and
… Belfast Child (1989). In the nineties dries the great success, but thanks to their loyal fans, the group continues steadily releasing albums and touring. In 2012, the group announced a 'greatest hits tour' and become the first five albums reissued.more