Simple Minds & Ultravox

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in 1977. They achieved commercial success in the early 1980s and, despite various personnel changes, continue to record and tour.

The band scored a string of hit singles, and are perhaps best known for their 1985 hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (UK #7, US #1), from the soundtrack of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. Their other more prominent hits include "Alive and Kicking" (UK #7, US #3) and "Belfast Child" (UK #1). In 1986, the band was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. The band have had five UK number one albums, and have reportedly sold more than 60 million albums worldwide.

The core of the band is the two remaining founder members – Jim Kerr (vocals, songwriting) and Charlie Burchill (guitars, keyboards after 1990, other instruments, songwriting) – and drummer Mel Gaynor (who first joined the band in 1982). The other current band members are Andy Gillespie (keyboards) and Ged Grimes (bass guitar). Former members include bass guitarist Derek Forbes and keyboard player Michael MacNeil.

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Ultravox is a pioneering British electronic band of the 70s & 80s. They reunited in 2009 and a brand new album 'Brilliant' will be released May 28th 2012.

Ultravox is a pioneering British electronic band of the 70s and 80s, with 14 hit singles and numerous platinum records to their name. The 80s lineup reunited in 2009 and a brand new album 'Brilliant' is due for release on May 28th 2012.