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simple minds #8



Jim, Derek, Mick, Brian and Charlie.



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



background:
With Paul Wishart returning to Endgames, the band were back to five. It was this line-up who toured the USA and Canada in March 1981.

Brian McGee's restlessness started to take its toll. He was tired of the relentless touring, for what seemed like little return and wanted something more stable. However, he returned to the studio with the rest of the band to record what would turn out to be their most stressful album to date.




longevity:
October 1980 - August 1981


recording/releases:
The American 7 Love Song 7 Sons And Fascination LP Sisters Feeling Call LP Sweat In Bullet 7


live legacy:
Empires And Dance 1981 tour


break-up:
Brian McGee decided to leave and a new drummer was found. After getting married, Brian joined local group Endgames.






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