Simple Minds
- Aug 21, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 2

There are some bands that stand the test of time and whose songs never go out of style, but instead become legendary. "Simple Minds" is one of them, without a doubt, that has legendary status.
On July 20 they performed at the Plaza de Toros in Alicante, as part of the "Goldest Legends" series of events. They started with "Waterfront" and Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill and the band had the crowd that filled the venue singing along before the first verse ended.
The entire performance was incredible, but the standout songs were "Mandela Day" and "Don't You (Forget About Me)," which the band ended up with before coming back out for a three-song encore, starting with "Book Of Brilliant Things," followed by "See The Lights," and ending with the iconic "Alive and Kicking."
The whole event was flawless, Jim Kerr had the voice and energy of someone half his age and Charlie Burchill played as amazing as ever. It's hard to believe that the band has been active since 1977. The original duo has seen many other band members come and go over the past 47 years, but I think the current lineup with Ged Grimes, Sarah Brown, Gordy Gouldie and Cherrise Osei is the strongest yet.
This article was originally published in the spanish Magazine - Rock Bottom
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