Maybe our point is that Simple Minds may be primarily an 80’s band, but their sleek Pop styling had a much underappreciated sophistication to it that was not always commonplace for the decade. Following the standard pattern of Post Punk to New Wave to New Romanticism to a successful amalgamation of all three, Simple Minds spent their early career embracing the musical trends in an artistic manor. With associations to U2 and the Pretenders and with an often overlooked body of work (that continues to expand), the Scottish group could pose a surprise induction….providing the Hall doesn’t forget about them.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2004
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom (Glasgow, Scotland)
Nominated In:
Never
Why They Will Get In:
They are an underrated band that has more credibility critically than most realize.
Why They Won’t Get In:
There are other bands that achieved greater success in America that fit the same mold.
Essential Albums:
Sons and Fascination (1981)
New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84 (1982)
Sparkle in the Rain (1984)
Once Upon a Time (1985)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:
70 Cities as Love Brings the Fall (From Sons and Fascination, 1981)
Colours Fly and Catharine Wheel (From New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84, 1982)
Promised You a Miracle (From From New Gold Dream 81/82/83/84, 1982)
Waterfront (From Sparkle in the Rain, 1984)
All the Things She Said (From Once Upon A Time, 1985)
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