Exclusive interview with Simple Minds' Jim Kerr • Northern Life
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Simple Minds lead singer, Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill have been the creative core of Simple Minds since the group formed from the ashes
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Simple Minds: 10 of the best, Pop and rock
Simple Minds' Jim Kerr talks 'Catholic guilt' over 'Breakfast Club' success, his band's new 'Direction' and unforgettable 45-year career
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Simple Minds' Jim Kerr on New Album, 'Direction of the Heart
Simple Minds' Jim Kerr had the magic touch to achieve superstardom
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Simple Minds - Jim Kerr - Records In My Life (2018 interview)
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A lot of stars are freaks or introverts': Jim Kerr on Live Aid, ex-wives and four decades of Simple Minds, Simple Minds
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Simple Minds' Jim Kerr Interview
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Jim Kerr: Overnight success is great, but our fans grew up with us down the decades
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Jim Kerr Is All 'Heart' - SPIN
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Simple Minds: Sparkle In The Rain interview
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14 Unbelievable Facts About Jim Kerr
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INTERVIEW: Simple Minds' Jim Kerr On New Single 'Act Of Love', The Band's Very First Performance & More, XS Noize