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| Born | July 9, 1959 |
| Hometown | Toryglen, Scotland |
| Net worth | $45 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Patsy Kensit (m 1992 - 1996) , Chrissie Hynde (m 1984 - 1990) |
| Children | Yasmine Cunliffe , James Kerr |
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Simple Minds stars donate to Glasgow secondary school fundraiser
- Two musical icons contributed to a fundraiser at a Glasgow secondary school.
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Patsy Kensit says she only counts two of her four marriages as meaningful
The 54-year-old Holby City star has had four husbands, including Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr, and Oasis singer Liam Gallagher.
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Patsy Kensit 'didn't need to marry' all her boyfriends
Actress Patsy Kensit has admitted she ''didn't need to marry' all her boyfriends and only counts two of her four marriages as 'significant'.
- EntertainmentGlasgow Times
Glasgow band Simple Minds to release new album
A GLASGOW-based alternative rock band has announced the release of their new album.
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Simple Minds announce new LP Direction Of The Heart
Simple Minds have unveiled their new album 'Direction Of The Heart' and shared the new single, 'Vision Thing'.
- EntertainmentThe Telegraph
The big hits! The ridiculous moves! Simple Minds have still got the lot
Jim Kerr should take out a patent or two. The Simple Minds singer may be 62, but the stadium rock shapes he endlessly threw throughout this (delayed) opening night of the band’s 40 Years of Hits tour perfectly sum up his oeuvre and era. Simple Minds’ music is – just like Kerr’s cavorting – dramatic, preposterous, overblown and wildly entertaining all at the same time. As a pop cultural snapshot of the bombastic Eighties, a Simple Minds concert can’t be bettered.
- NewsGlasgow Times
Simple Minds star Jim Kerr on their 40 year career ahead of Glasgow Hydro show
Jim Kerr is reflecting on his time in Simple Minds.
- CelebrityHerald Scotland
Simple Minds' Jim Kerr: 'Those Glasgow clubs were rough. If they didn't like you – they let you know'
As Scottish legends Simple Minds head out on tour, lead singer Jim Kerr talks about surviving the '80s, his biggest hits and his relationship with ex-wife Chrissie Hynde.
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Rolling Stones guitarist and legendary hellraiser Keith Richards quits smoking
The guitarist said he stubbed out cigarettes for good last October.
- EntertainmentReuters
Marking 40 years, Simple Minds say touring 'keeps us going'
Forty years since releasing their debut album, Scottish rock band Simple Minds have no plans to slow down just yet, saying life on the road is "the thing that keeps us going" as they embark on a world tour next year. Formed in Glasgow in the 1970s, the group, whose name was inspired by a lyric from David Bowie's "The Jean Genie", has seen its line-up change over the years but is still fronted by founding members lead vocalist Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill. "We were surprised after a
- NewsThe Independent
Simple Minds ‘superfans’ stalked by brother of group’s lead singer
Simple Minds lead singer Jim Kerr's brother has been convicted of stalking two "superfans" who he threatened to rape and murder.Paul Kerr subjected Julie Fagan and her husband John to an 11-month campaign of online abuse between January and November 2018, Lewes Crown Court heard.
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