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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!!!!