Simple Minds Trivia Questions

'Don't You (Forget About Me)' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985, making it their only US chart-topper.

The song was written by Keith Forsey for The Breakfast Club soundtrack, not for Simple Minds. It was first offered to Bryan Ferry and Billy Idol, who both declined, before Simple Minds reluctantly agreed to record it.

Kerr and Hynde married in 1984 and had a daughter together before divorcing in 1990; it's a little-known rock union.

Kerr sang lead on the final version; the myth may come from early demo versions with other vocalists, but the released track features Kerr.

The album blended post-punk with synthesizers and ambient textures, drawing inspiration from bands like Kraftwerk and Neu!.

The song 'Alive and Kicking' was a lead single from the album, peaking at #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #7 in the UK.

Simple Minds were invited but declined because they were recording the album 'Once Upon a Time' and couldn't reschedule. They later expressed regret.

Before Simple Minds, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill were in a short-lived punk group with that name, playing only a few gigs before splitting.