Ahead of a U.S. tour, and 40 years after the song hit No. 1, frontman Jim Kerr talks to THR about the band's legacy and the power of Pasadena's Cruel World festival.

How Simple Minds’ Gen X Anthem, “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” Almost Didn’t Come to Be. Ahead of a U.S. tour, and 40 years after the song hit No. 1, frontman Jim Kerr talks to THR about ...

And that buzz from the success of “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” continued at Live Aid in July 1985, when Simple Minds performed the song in Philadelphia. “That was something,” said Kerr.

Simple Minds' Alive and Kicking Tour 2025 is their largest in North America since 1986. Jim Kerr reveals the story behind "Don't You (Forget About Me)," the song of a generation 40 years ago.

Ahead of the Alive and Kicking Tour 2025, Jim Kerr tells why Simple Minds almost said no to the "The Breakfast Club" smash hit that defined them.

That changed with “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” Not only did producer/songwriter Forsey want the band to do the song for The Breakfast Club , but so did their American record label A&M.

But, one thing we can’t forget about from the ‘80s classic is the Simple Minds tune “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” in which star Molly Ringwald had a very interesting first reaction to ...

How Simple Minds’ Gen X Anthem, “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” Almost Didn’t Come to Be. Lori Majewski. Fri, May 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM UTC. 9 min read. How could we forget about them?

In 1985, the Simple Minds cut "Don't You (Forget About Me)" ran during the opening and closing credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club.. The global success of the chart-topping breakout ...