HeyJaredPriptona's Simple Minds Space
My online Simple Minds shrine. May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr.
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A Critical Eye Over New Things (opens the original)
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There is a strange quirk to the Simple Minds fandom. Perhaps it might apply to other fanbases? I don’t know. I have no personal experience of any other fanbase. Alas, this quirk is one where the majority of fans feel that to be critical of the band’s work is somehow tantamount to ‘dissing’ them or... Read full post “A Critical Eye Over New Things” »
The Word is “Sacrosanct” (opens the original)
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This morning UK time, Simple Minds: released a new single, announced the arrival of a new album, followed by a European tour. The new single is called ‘Beginner Boys’ and can be heard via the YouTube clip below. There is a different mix as well… I’m assuming the first (above) is the ‘single version’. New... Read full post “The Word is “Sacrosanct”” »
Simple Minds: Song by Song – Radio Book Launch – Wednesday 30 Sept at 8pm BST (opens the original)
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Yesterday I caught up with my good friend Ronnie McGhie in Glasgow city centre (the lovely Ian Donaldson was also there). We got onto the topic of my imminent book release and Ronnie invited me on his Wednesday Night Live show on Irvine Beat FM. It just so happens that the UK release day for... Read full post “Simple Minds: Song by Song – Radio Book Launch – Wednesday 30 Sept at 8pm BST” »
Simple Minds Items For Sale (opens the original)
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Well, the timing is great. Of course I would decide to sell stuff on the eve of a “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT”. FML! Hey ho. What are you gonna do? Here are the items for sale with links to the eBay listings. All these listings have several photos so you can see the condition(s) of each item.... Read full post “Simple Minds Items For Sale” »
The Anchoress in London – 22/08/2026 (opens the original)
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I’m old! I went to London over the weekend and I am still recovering from that! As much as it has drained me, I would do it again – just not in the immediate future. The reason for my trip was to see the only live show that The Anchoress was performing for 2026, in... Read full post “The Anchoress in London – 22/08/2026” »
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