Simple Minds' Jim Kerr on finding a creative outlet during lockdown • FRANCE 24 English

Their pop-synth sound became emblematic of the 1980s. Scottish band Simple Minds topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with hits like "Don't You Forget About Me" and "Alive and Kicking", selling more than 60 million albums and filling stadiums around the world. Founding member Jim Kerr tells us about making their new album "Direction of the Heart" at a time of intense concentration in his home of Taormina, Sicily. We also take a look back at the band's activism against apartheid, which led to an amusing encounter with Nelson Mandela.
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[@takato4415]

Nice interview with Jim ! Thanks !

[@samanthabennett7794]

I love this guy!❣️

[@McdonaldA]

Just love him he’s the best

[@lawrenceomond7341]

Jims special accent!

[@defenestrationfan]

Awesome band - good for him to keep going!!

[@jimbanda]

Great survivors!!

[@Jazmineche]

I love jim kerr❤❤❤

[@hugo2216]

Genius

[@metsot]

No one can escape aging:/

[@goalkeeper484]

Stop wearing sunglasses (especialy inside a room) Jim, you are better than that.

[@escaton74]

okay, sorry. I kinda got carried away. sincerely, Jim.