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Simple Minds: Backstage interview

Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr joined Ben Jones backstage in the Absolute Radio campervan for a chat before going on stage with the band for a classic set on Sunday at the 2009 Isle of Wight Festival. Absolute Radio brings you free live music every day this summer.

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nyckiknacky said:

im gutted, i missed the live show due to family commitments - :o( have loved simple minds since new gold dream, graffiti soul is so fresh and its great to see a band doing an interview where they arent up their own arses!

bignoise said:

Itvs coverage was diabolical!! Simple minds were shown for only two songs off their set!! Thanks to absolute fore airing the whole set it was fantastic.

dallool said:

omg he is so nice and eloquent!! its refreshing to see a rock star give an interview its time and gets into the conversation!!

Wluka said:

Aww I love Simple Minds. Listened to them on here live this afternoon. They were awesome! :)

Llia said:

I meant nooooww!

Llia said:

I'm just editing some live tracks nooooo!

ant said:

Hi kwsichel, yes we will have live tracks from the Simple Minds set to listen again for free, right here very soon.

kwsichel said:

What a nice interview... love it and I hope for the whole Simple Minds gig from today to be seen here as well!!! Simple Minds are the best live band ever!!!!