Back in Bangor Nov 16, 2009
The only people to reference it in a hit song are those twin beacons of cool, Simple Minds and Boney M.. Local lads Snow Patrol have never been critical darlings, either, but they can claim to be Northern Ireland's biggest musical export - with more than six million albums sold in the UK and US alone. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dogs offense is at least efficient Nov 3, 2009
The best of all worlds: they invest nothing, inflame simple minds and print money doing it. DOH. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Share your thoughts on the Dogs at midseason Oct 21, 2009
and other TECH TROLLS have UGA on their SIMPLE MINDS all day long and can t wait for a UGA blog to be posted so they can come in, post something and then feel important for the rest of the day. Techredneck. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Zero Tolerance Oct 4, 2009
sam_311 wrote on Sep 30, 2009 1:34 PM:" did i ask you to feel sorry for him? no. rather i asked you question why this incident happened. simple minds... ". headkeeper wrote on Sep 30, 2009 1:29 PM:" Angie was my step-sister.I can't speak for the rest of my family,but I dont blame the judge or the police.The fault clearly lies with this nice guy,Dave.I'm pleased that law enforcement in Ok were on their toes when this scum bag came rolling thru Muskegee.He may have been your friend sam_311,but as... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
No Doubt rocked in Singapore Sep 30, 2009
Fort Canning Park in Singapore was jam-packed with 10,000 people preparing to rock out with them as well as other acts such as ZZ Top, Simple Minds and N.E.R.D at the F1 Rocks concert last Friday. While all the acts had the crowd jumping, there was no doubt the Ska band that formed in 1987 was the best act of the night. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lohan to host concerts at Singapore Grand Prix Sep 25, 2009
The concerts, known as F1 Rocks, run Thursday to Saturday and include No Doubt, ZZ Top, Simple Minds and N.E.R.D.. "It's a bunch of amazing performers whom I'm a really big fan of," Lohan said in an interview. (MSNBC -- News)
Beyonce roped in to pull the punters Sep 24, 2009
Superstar Beyonce headlines the three-day F1 Rocks Singapore festival at Fort Canning Park, also featuring No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Travis, Simple Minds, ZZ Top, and Chaka Khan. Hollywood starlet and paparazzi magnet Lindsay Lohan will host the event, local reports said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
14-year-old boy shot in south Hanford Aug 29, 2009
SJT wrote on Aug 28, 2009 2:24 PM:" Simple minds, simple conclusions. ". Angie wrote on Aug 28, 2009 4:28 PM:" To NHG-I find it irritating that people always ask "where are the parents" because it is obvious that the parents weren't there. We know that the poor kid should have been at home in his bed asleep like our kids were. We know that he either snuck out or his parents were out of town or they just don't care. But either way. what good does it do for everyone to jump on their little soap... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Palladia's 'Outdoor Week 2009' Brings the Summer's Best Outdoor Concerts to Hi-Def Beginning Tuesday, September 1 Aug 27, 2009
This year The Ting Tings, The Pixies, Simple Minds, and The Prodigy will be performing at the Isle of Wight park in the U.K. The Isle of Wight Festival premieres Friday, September 4 at 9 PM. Sonisphere 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hughes film set for world release Aug 12, 2009
The title comes from the Simple Minds song featured in The Breakfast Club. Awkward adolescence. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
John Hughes Explains Music Choices In 1986 Interview Aug 8, 2009
this point, with "Sixteen Candles" and "The Breakfast Club," the writer and director had already changed the way Hollywood comedies were made, placing an emphasis on stories of teenage alienation and rebellion and, in past and future films, accenting the drama with cuts from '80s pop acts like the Smiths, New Order, Psychedelic Furs, Simple Minds and Lindsey Buckingham ... Certainly the most iconic of the songs Hughes integrated into his films was the Simple Minds' track "Don't You (Forget About... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Exclusive: John Hughes Opens Up In Unpublished 1997 Interview Aug 8, 2009
And, besides, the man who helped make the Psychedelic Furs and Simple Minds superstars among his fans, said, "You don't want to hear another love song. I'm sure when I listen to Tortoise I'm hearing something different than someone else. It's so powerful and moving." ... Hughes was particularly taken with the Scottish band Simple Minds, whose "Don't You (Forget About Me)," was the anthem of "The Breakfast Club," and for him, an antidote to the bland corporate rock by bands like Toto that he... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Actors remember filmmaker Hughes as influential Aug 7, 2009
They bought the soundtracks, with such MTV favorites as Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)." They giggled at and then repeated such naughty dialogue as "I can't believe I gave my panties to a geek" or related to such philosophy as "We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all.". Actor Matthew Broderick worked with Hughes in 1986 when he played the title character in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
'80s teen flick director John Hughes dies in NYC Aug 7, 2009
"Tall and pale, with a high head of hair and owlish glasses, Hughes caught on just a couple of years after MTV was launched. MTV teens were drawn to his stories, innocent compared to the films and world events of the 1960s' and '70s. The conflicts were about self-discovery and fitting in rather than hard drugs, political protest or race."I'm not going to pretend I know the black experience," Hughes told The New York Times in 1991 after being asked about having no major black characters in his... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
John Hughes defined a genre and a generation Aug 7, 2009
"Those are the opening lines from "The Breakfast Club," voiced by Anthony Michael Hall, accompanied by Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me). " And even though it's been nearly a quarter-century since John Hughes' seminal high-school drama came out, I still know them by heart. I probably still know the entire movie by heart. Any self-respecting child of the 1980s does.As a film critic, I am often asked what my favorite movies of all time are. That's a tough one to answer because the list is... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Prolific film director John Hughes dead at 59 Aug 7, 2009
His films were also notable for their choice of music, which helped propel bands such as Simple Minds and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark to chart-topping success during the 1980s. "I just used what I was listening to at the time, bands I liked," Hughes said in a rare 1999 interview. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Beyonce to headline first F1 gig Aug 5, 2009
The first F1 Rocks event, which also includes Simple Minds, ZZ Top and NERD, will span three days from 24 September. Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone said: "It's exciting. It's something we've been talking about doing for an awful long time.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
This day in history Jul 20, 2009
Rock musician Mick McNeil (Simple Minds) is 51. Country singer Radney Foster is 50. (Boston Globe)
1985: Year of Popular Music in Revi... Jul 16, 2009
Some of the biggest acts of the year included Wham ( Careless Whisper ), Phil Collins ( One More Night ), Tears for Fears ( Everybody Wants To Rule The World ), Paul Young ( Everytime You Go Away ), Simple Minds ( Don t You Forget About Me ) and many more. Live AidLive Aid was a mega-concert event that took place on July 13, 1985 at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. (Suite101.com)
'BCN remains the station others try to beat Jul 15, 2009
"How different is his tune now? "We try to play 360 degrees of rock 'n'roll," Oedipus says, stressing the responsibility that comes with his job.A recent sampling of 'BCN programming found old and new rock Pete Townshend, the Dream Academy, the Kinks, the Cult, the Rolling Stones, Simple Minds, Talking Heads, Elton John, the Cars, the J. Geils Band, Kiss.Records imported from foreign countries are verboten; Oedipus reasons most people couldn't find them in mall record stores. He still hosts a... (Boston Globe)
Oasis brothers clash over whether fans should enjoy their gigs Jul 11, 2009
He added: "This is Oasis, not Simple Minds.". Can I just categorically say no-one is getting their money back. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Starting Point: Homelessness in America and a missing plane Jul 10, 2009
Singer Jim Kerr (Simple Minds), 50. Actress Kelly McGillis, 52. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27 Jun 18, 2009
Bassist Derek Forbes (Simple Minds) is 53. Bassist Garry Beers of INXS is 52. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
June 5 is Free Music Friday Jun 5, 2009
Vodafone customers can download the following tracks for free - Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake - Love Sex Magic; Daniel Merriweather - Change; Lady GaGa - Poker Face; Lily Allen - Not Fair (Style Of Eye remix); Pixie Lott - Rolling Stone; Simple Minds - Rockets; Tinchy Stryder feat N-Dubz - Number 1; Clubbers Guide 2009 Mixtape. All the tracks can be found in the Vodafone Music Store at or by going to music on Vodafone live. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What Should 'American Idol' Top Eight Sing This Week? Apr 8, 2009
" , 1985 That Year's Big Songs: Madonna's "Crazy for You," Phil C 00003F78 ollins and Philip Bailey's "Easy Lover" What He Might Pick: REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling," Stevie Wonder's "Part Time Lover," Sade's "Smooth Operator" What He Should Stay Away From: Julian Lennon, Jack Wagner, Collins What We'd Like to Hear: A stripped-down piano-only take on Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)" or a solo version of Tears for Fears' "Shout" , 1986 That Year's Big Songs: Elton John,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
NY TIMES threatens to shut down BOSTON GLOBE... Apr 4, 2009
Times co. threatens to shut down Globe - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (The Drudge Report)
New Found Glory Mar 27, 2009
For the fans that have supported them for 12 years, they wheeled out Dressed to Kill and climaxed with their cover of Simple Minds' Don't You Forget About Me, which started out sounding like it might have if the song had originally been recorded by The Romantics. It kind of collapsed by the middle, sounding less like an inspired cover choice and more like something Me First and the Gimme Gimmes attempt with eye-rolling regularity. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Coquille officer arrested Mar 21, 2009
bob wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:23 PM:i think people should stop and think this over, believe what you read, what ever happened to innocent till proven guilty, judged by jury, you think you might want to hear the other side, or is that to complex for your simple minds. chuck wrote on Mar 19, 2009 9:12 PM:I'm waiting to see what other rocks are going to be turned over by the new chief. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Your say: executive pay Feb 19, 2009
People who voted for Labour are the product of simple minds. Lexter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Don't you forget about late-night breakfast theater Feb 17, 2009
Perhaps the most unique part of this experience happened after the show, when audience members were invited on-stage to graffiti on the desks and have a dance party featuring some of the greatest hits of the '80s (Simple Minds, anyone. . (University News, MO)
Simple Minds to release new album Feb 14, 2009
Simple Minds plan a world tour to promote their new album. Simple Minds have revealed they are to release their first album in four years on 25 May ... Simple Minds shot to international fame in the 80s, after one of their tracks, Don't You Forget About Me, was used in the hit film The Breakfast Club. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
A look back at the best Sky ads from the past 20 years Feb 7, 2009
Soundtracked by Simple Minds' Alive and Kicking, it features the likes of John Barnes, Bruce Grobbelaar, Gordan Strachan and David Seaman. But did former Manchester City (and several others) manager Peter Reid really send his team out onto the pitch with "All the best, boys." I think probably not. (guardian.co.uk)
