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.