Simple Minds's 1982 Concert History

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. They have released a string of hit singles, becoming best known internationally for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985), which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Other commercially successful singles include "Glittering Prize" (1982), "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (1982), "Waterfront" (1983) and "Alive and Kicking" (1985), as well as the UK number one single "Belfast Child" (1989).

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 29, 1982
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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Royal Court Theatre Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Nov 28, 1982
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 27, 1982
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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The Refectory, University of Leeds Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Nov 23, 1982
Simple Minds / China Crisis St. Francis Xavier Hall (SFX) Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Nov 22, 1982
Simple Minds / China Crisis Ulster Hall Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 1982
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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O2 City Hall, Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 1982
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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Tiffany's Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 18, 1982
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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Tiffany's Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 07, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 06, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 05, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 04, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets
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Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Nov 03, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets
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Aréna Maurice Richard Montréal, Québec, Canada
Nov 02, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets Guelph Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Oct 31, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Oct 30, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets University of Regina Students' Union Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Oct 29, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Oct 28, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets
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Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Show Duplicate for Oct 28, 1982
Oct 26, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 25, 1982
Simple Minds / Visible Targets
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Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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SIMPLE MINDS on Oct 3, 1982 [856-small]

SIMPLE MINDS
Oct 3, 1982
 Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia
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SIMPLE MINDS on Oct 3, 1982 [857-small]

SIMPLE MINDS
Oct 3, 1982
 Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia
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Simple Minds / The Zellots on Mar 19, 1982 [798-small]

Simple Minds / The Zellots
Mar 19, 1982
 London, Ontario, Canada
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Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
New Wave
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Art Rock
Synthpop
New Wave Pop
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Simple Minds had?

Simple Minds has had 1,833 concerts.

What genre is Simple Minds?

Simple Minds is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Electronic, Pop Rock, Alternative, Post-Punk, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), New Wave, Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Synthpop, New Wave Pop, Synth-Pop, New Romantic, Male Vocalists, Dance-Rock, Big-Music, and Scottish New Wave.

When is the next Simple Minds concert?

The next Simple Minds concert is on May 11, 2024 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, United States. The bands performing are: Blondie / Duran Duran / Interpol / Placebo / Simple Minds / Soft Cell / The Jesus and Mary Chain / The Stranglers / Gary Numan / Ministry / Adam Ant / The Faint / Heaven 17 / The Alarm / The Motels / General Public / TR/ST / Budgie / Tones on Tail / Adult. / DREAMCAR / Model/Actriz / French Police / Zanias / The Mission (UK) / Body of Light / Nuovo Testamento / Harsh Symmetry / Patriarchy / Lol Tolhurst / Balvanera / LEATHERS (CA) / Lol Tolhurst x Budgie.

When was the last Simple Minds concert?

The last Simple Minds concert was on April 20, 2024 at Mediolanum Forum in Assago, Lombardy, Italy.

What setlist does Simple Minds play live?

The songs that Simple Minds performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 16, 2024 concert at Zénith Nantes Métropole in Saint-Herblain, Pays de la Loire, France:

  1. Waterfront
  2. Love Song
  3. Mandela Day
  4. Big Sleep
  5. This Fear of Gods
  6. Let There Be Love
  7. Sanctify Yourself
  8. All the Things She Said
  9. Glittering Prize
  10. Promised You a Miracle
  11. New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)
  12. Belfast Child
  13. Someone Somewhere in Summertime
  14. Don't You (Forget About Me)
  15. Book of Brilliant Things
  16. See the Lights
  17. Let It All Come Down
  18. Alive and Kicking

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