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simple minds #3



From left: Charlie Jim, Tony and Duncan



line-up:
vocals: Jim Kerr
guitar/violin: Charlie Burchill
drums: Brian McGee
bass: Tony Donald
guitar: Duncan Barnwell



background:
No keyboard players answered their advertisements, but a guitar player got in touch.

Recruiting Duncan Barnwell allowed Charlie to branch out on different instruments, whilst the two guitars together could produce a dense, claustrophobic atmosphere, suitable for the songs of this period.

It was this line-up that appeared at Satellite City, arguably the first 'proper' Simple Minds gig.


longevity:
January 1978 - February 1978


recording/releases:
None


live legacy:
Simple Minds 1978


break-up:
After a tip-off, they finally found their keyboard player.




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