Simple Minds's 1988 Concert History

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group currently consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), who are joined by guest musicians for studio recordings and live performances. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass).

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Simple Minds had 7 concerts in 1988

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 28, 1988
Simple Minds BT Murrayfield Stadium Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jul 17, 1988
Simple Minds / Jonas Gwangwa

Nelson Mandela Freedom Rally

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Hyde Park London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 11, 1988
Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Eric Clapton / Harry Enfield / Gregory Hines / Ashford And Simpson / Natalie Cole / Corbin Bernson / Lenny Henry / Meat Loaf / Chrissie Hynde / Harry Belafonte / Freddie Jackson / Jonas Gwangwa / Amampondo / Paul Carrack / Amabutho Male Chorus / Emily Lloyd / Chubby Checker / Tony Hadley / Graham Chapman / Whoopi Goldberg / Joe Cocker / The Farafina Drummers / Stevie Wonder / David Sanborn / George Michael / Sting / UB40 / Dire Straits / Curt Smith / Bee Gees / Daryl Hannah / Philip Michael Thomas / Salt-N-Pepa / Richard Gere / Jessye Norman / Jonathan Butler / Denzel Washington / Stephen Fry / Al Green / Youssou N'Dour / Hugh Laurie / Tracy Chapman / Sly & Robbie / Sir Richard Attenborough / The Arnhemland Drummers / Billy Connolly / Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens / Johnny Marr / Ali McGraw / Eurythmics / Wet Wet Wet / Phil Collins / Fish / Steven Van Zandt / Whitney Houston / Joan Armatrading / Jerry Dammers / Midge Ure / Cissy Houston / Salif Keita / The Fat Boys / Hugh Masekela / Paul Young / Miriam Makeba / Peter Gabriel / Bryan Adams / Courtney Pine / Derek B / Jennifer Beals / Simple Minds / Jackson Browne / Aswad / Chubby Checker / Jerry Dammers Show all bands
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Wembley Stadium London, England, United Kingdom
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Jan 14, 1988
Os Paralamas do Sucesso / UB40 / Simple Minds

Hollywood Rock

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Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Jan 13, 1988 –
Jan 16, 1988
Hollywood Rock 1988
Supertramp / Marina Lima / Lulu Santos / Duran Duran / Simply Red / Ultraje a Rigor / Simple Minds / UB40 / Os Paralamas do Sucesso / Pretenders / Titãs / Ira! (BR)
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Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Jan 07, 1988
Simple Minds

Hollywood Rock Rio de Janeiro

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Praça da Apoteose Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jan 06, 1988 –
Jan 09, 1988
Hollywood Rock 1988
Duran Duran / Simple Minds / UB40 / Supertramp / Pretenders / Simply Red / Lulu Santos / Os Paralamas do Sucesso / Titãs / Ultraje a Rigor / Marina Lima / Ira! (BR)
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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert on Jun 11, 1988 [779-small]

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast on Jun 11, 1988 [603-small]

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [348-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [349-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Os Paralamas do Sucesso / UB40 / Simple Minds on Jan 14, 1988 [186-small]

Os Paralamas do Sucesso / UB40 / Simple Minds
Jan 14, 1988
 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [273-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [274-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [275-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Electronic
Pop Rock
Alternative
Post-Punk
New Wave
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Art Rock
Soft Rock
Synthpop
Synth-Pop
Mellow Gold
Glam Rock
Male Vocalists
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Dance-Rock
Big-Music
Scottish New Wave
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Latest Setlist (07/27/2025):

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  1. Are 'Friends' Electric?
  2. Waterfront
  3. Once Upon a Time
  4. Glittering Prize
  5. Oh Jungleland
  6. Let There Be Love
  7. I Travel
  8. I Wish You Were Here
  9. Someone Somewhere in Summertime
  10. This Fear of Gods
  11. Theme for Great Cities
  12. Drum Solo
  13. Promised You a Miracle
  14. All the Things She Said
  15. See the Lights
  16. Don't You (Forget About Me)
  17. Book of Brilliant Things
  18. Alive and Kicking
  19. Dance to the Music

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 4 concerts
2026 2 concerts
2025 54 concerts
2024 72 concerts
2023 3 concerts
2022 88 concerts
2021 10 concerts
2020 27 concerts
2019 3 concerts
2018 94 concerts
2017 57 concerts
2016 28 concerts
2015 81 concerts
2014 74 concerts
2013 60 concerts
2012 60 concerts
2011 33 concerts
2010 42 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 37 concerts
2007 12 concerts
2006 101 concerts
2005 15 concerts
2004 21 concerts
2003 60 concerts
2002 123 concerts
2001 2 concerts
1999 1 concert
1998 40 concerts
1997 52 concerts
1995 129 concerts
1994 9 concerts
1991 86 concerts
1990 6 concerts
1989 78 concerts
1988 7 concerts
1987 5 concerts
1986 121 concerts
1985 40 concerts
1984 148 concerts
1983 74 concerts
1982 116 concerts
1981 64 concerts
1980 98 concerts
1979 107 concerts
1978 71 concerts
1977 8 concerts
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