Since 1978, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill have taken their synth-driven new wave to the four corners of the world. Between two rallying anthems, Don’t You (Forget About Me) and Alive and Kicking, the Scots have woven a vast repertoire, blending ambient folk and art rock. In the wake of David Bowie, Simple Minds have in turn established themselves as a rock benchmark. Iconic!