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Two Iconic Classic Rock Bands Join Forces For Epic Colorado Concert
80s rock legends Simple Minds and Modern English recently joined forces for an epic concert in Denver, Colorado on May 27. The two bands played together as part of Simple Minds' 'Alive and Kicking' tour, which stopped at Denver's Ball Arena. The members of both bands appeared to be in great spirits and were active during the performance, really getting their rock on. 80s synth duo Soft Cell — who are most famous for their 1981 cover of "Tainted Love" — is also part of the tour. Simple Minds, who are responsible for the hit song 'Don't You Forget About Me' from the 1985 film The Breakfast Club, consists of frontman Jim Kerr, 65, and guitarist Charlie Burchill, also 65, who are the two remaining original members of the band. Joining them on tour are a group of collaborators, including Gordy Goudie on guitar, Ged Grimes on bass, Cherisse Osei on drums, and Sarah Brown on backing vocals. Modern English, who put out the 1982 hit 'I Melt With You,' consists of vocalist Robbie Grey, guitarist Gary McDowell, bassist Mick Conroy, and keyboardist Stephen Walker, all original members of the band. They are joined by Gabriel Sullivan on guitar and Richard Chandler on drums. In the coming days, the tour will play several dates in Texas and then move on to other areas of the United States through late June, where the tour will close out at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. From there, Simple Minds heads to Europe, where they will play the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands through the end of July. As for Modern English, the band does not have any shows scheduled after the 'Alive and Kicking' tour just yet, at least not according to their official website. Simple Mind has released a whopping 21 studio albums since they were formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1977, as well as seven EPs. For their part, Modern English has eight studio albums to their name and an additional three EPs since their own formation in Essex in 1979. Two Iconic Classic Rock Bands Join Forces For Epic Colorado Concert first appeared on Parade on May 28, 2025
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27-03-2025
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Clean Bandit to headline Coventry Godiva Festival
The headliners for this year's Godiva Festival have been confirmed as Marc Almond, Clean Bandit and Ocean Colour in Coventry's War Memorial Park the Coventry City Council-organised festival runs from 4 to 6 this month, the authority announced ticket prices for 2025 would be frozen. They go on sale next for a cover of Tainted Love with his band Soft Cell, Almond headlines on the Friday, with Clean Bandit, who have had four number one singles since forming in 2008, follow on Saturday. Birmingham's Ocean Colour Scene, who enjoyed great success with album Moseley Shoals in 1996, round things off on Sunday. "This year's line-up sees international superstars taking to our stages at the War Memorial Park in Coventry alongside some of the city's up and coming finest musical talent," said the authority's deputy leader, Abdul Salam acts featuring across the weekend include Coventry music legend and co- founder of The Specials, Neville performing are synth-pop band, Heaven 17 and M People lead vocalist, Heather Small. Dance group Diversity will return after performing at the event in 2023.A second stage, called the Cov Stage, will host local talent throughout the will also be a Family Field, which will host live entertainment and interactive activities."As always, our line-up is diverse and covers a broad range of genres. We have something for everyone - there's music, performers, activities and outdoor entertainment," continued Mr Khan."By coming along and enjoying what's on offer, you're playing a vital role in securing its future at a time when festivals across the UK are facing challenges." Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
