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simple minds #7



Clockwise from left: Charlie, Mick, Jim, Derek and Brian. This picture was taken during their mini-tour of the USA and Canada.



line-up:
vocals: Jim Kerr
guitar/violin: Charlie Burchill
drums: Brian McGee
keyboards: Mick MacNeil
bass: Derek Forbes
saxophone: Paul Wishart



background:
For their Empires And Dance 1980 tour, supporting Peter Gabriel as he toured Europe, the band decided to swell their numbers by temporarily borrowing Paul Wishart from Glasgow band Endgames.

Although he played saxophone (relieving Charlie of several instrument swaps) suggestions that a flute would be nice lead to Jim's tongue-in-cheek observation that it was all getting a little too Songs From The Wood.


longevity:
August 1980 - October 1980


recording/releases:
None


live legacy:
Empires And Dance tour


break-up:
Paul left after the tour and the band reverted back to a quintet.






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