Ex-Simple Minds
Scottish musical group
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| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Rock, new wave, post-punk |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Brian McGee Gary Irvine Anthony William |
| Past members | Derek Forbes George Porter Eddie Beggan |
| Website | www |
Ex-Simple Minds (or XSM) are a Scottish new wave/rock band, formed in 2009 by Derek Forbes and Brian McGee, both former members of the new wave bands Simple Minds and Propaganda. The band's original lead singer was McGee's younger brother, Owen Paul, but due to other commitments, Paul left the band and was replaced by singer George Porter in 2011. When Porter left the band, Paul briefly returned then was replaced by Eddie Beggan in June 2012. Derek Forbes left XSM to join Big Country in 2012 and performed his last gig in Spain in 2013.
Formation
After a successful career as two of the original members of Scottish band Simple Minds, ex-members Derek Forbes and Brian McGee formed the partnership they shared in the 1980s, this time under the name XSM (Ex-Simple Minds). Throughout 2010 till present, the band have performed shows across the UK and in Europe, performing the classic hit songs of Simple Minds, as well as live covers. In September 2011, a concert was held in Manila, Philippines together with English new wave band China Crisis.[1][2]
Discography
Singles
- "The American" (2010)
- "Outsider" (2012)
References
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Simple Minds
- Jim Kerr
- Charlie Burchill
- Ged Grimes
- Sarah Brown
- Gordy Goudie
- Cherisse Osei
- Brian McGee
- Tony Donald
- Duncan Barnwell
- Mick MacNeil
- Derek Forbes
- Kenny Hyslop
- Mike Ogletree
- John Giblin
- Eddy Duffy
- Mel Gaynor
- Andy Gillespie
- Catherine AD
- Life in a Day
- Real to Real Cacophony
- Empires and Dance
- Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call
- New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84)
- Sparkle in the Rain
- Once Upon a Time
- Street Fighting Years
- Real Life
- Good News from the Next World
- Néapolis
- Our Secrets Are the Same
- Neon Lights
- Cry
- Black & White 050505
- Graffiti Soul
- Big Music
- Acoustic
- Walk Between Worlds
- Direction of the Heart
- Live in the City of Light
- Real Live 91
- Sunday Express – Live (Volumes 1 & 2)
- 5X5 Live
- Acoustic in Concert
- Live in the City of Angels
- Themes for Great Cities 79/81
- Celebration
- Glittering Prize 81/92
- The Promised
- The Best of Simple Minds
- Early Gold
- Silver Box
- Celebrate: The Greatest Hits
- "Love Song"
- "Promised You a Miracle"
- "Glittering Prize"
- "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)"
- "Waterfront"
- "Speed Your Love to Me"
- "Up on the Catwalk"
- "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
- "Alive and Kicking"
- "Sanctify Yourself"
- "All the Things She Said"
- "Ghostdancing"
- "Belfast Child"
- "This Is Your Land"
- "Kick It In"
- "Let There Be Love"
- "See the Lights"
- "Stand by Love"
- "She's a River"
- "Mandela Day" (US)
- Themes – Volume 1: March 79–April 82
- Themes – Volume 2: August 82–April 85
- Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87
- Themes – Volume 4: February 89–May 90
- Themes – Volume 5: March 91–September 92
- Discography
- Concert tours
- Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr
- Ex-Simple Minds
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