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How Simple Minds’ Gen X Anthem, “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” Almost Didn’t Come to Be
Ahead of a U.S. tour, and 40 years after the song hit No. 1, frontman Jim Kerr talks to THR about the band’s legacy and the ...
Jim Kerr on why Simple Minds didn't want to record 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'
Ahead of the Alive and Kicking Tour 2025, Jim Kerr tells why Simple Minds almost said no to the "The Breakfast Club" smash ...
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Jim Kerr on why Simple Minds didn't want to record 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'
Jim Kerr reveals the story behind "Don't You (Forget About Me)," the song of a generation 40 years ago. Here's which "Breakfast Club" character Jim Kerr identifies with. Jim Kerr is on a Zoom call ...
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Jim Kerr on why Simple Minds didn't want to record 'Don't You (Forget About Me)'
It’s been 40 years since Simple Minds ascended to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” a song Kerr says they were initially reluctant to record when ...