Book description
'Nobody owes us anything, but the Simple Minds story has been too condensed. After Live Aid and 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' there hasn't been quite the credit for those first few records. I think they contain some really special music. I can hear the flaws but there's something about…
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For over three and a half decades Simple Minds have been my favourite band. I've seen them live many times, in many places, around the world, and their music has meant so much to me throughout my life. A constant source of inspiration. They have always been in my life throughout this time.
This book had a lot to live up to. It really delivered in unexpected ways.
This admittedly falls into the camp of a niche book, and it helps if either you also fall into the camp of a hardcore Minds fan (like me), or a hardcore music…
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