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(1985 – present)
Simply Red are an English pop band, formed in the mid 1980s.
Simply Red’s roots originate from the notorious 1976 Sex Pistols gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. Manchester art student Mick Hucknall was one of the many young music fans present (along with original members of The Fall, Joy Division, The Smiths and Buzzcocks) who was inspired to form a band after witnessing that gig. The first incarnation of the band was a punk group called The Frantic Elevators. This band existed for 7 years, with limited releases on local labels, but split in 1984 with only limited local attention and critical acclaim for their final single, “Holding Back the Years”.
After the demise of The Frantic Elevators, Hucknall linked up with manager Elliot Rashman. By early 1985 Hucknall and Rashman had assembled a band of local session musicians and began to attract record company attention. Around this time the group adopted the name Simply Red (after Hucknall’s nickname, which denoted hair color, football allegiance to Manchester United and left-wing political affiliation). They signed to Elektra in 1985, with the somewhat changeable line-up of Hucknall, Tony Bowers (bass), Fritz McIntyre (keyboards), Tim Kellett (brass), Sylvan Richardson (guitar) and Chris Joyce (drums). Their first single, released in 1985, was “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)”, a cover of a soul standard originally recorded by The Valentine Brothers. This single had moderate success, reaching the UK Top 20.
Simply Red’s roots originate from the notorious 1976 Sex Pistols gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. Manchester art student Mick Hucknall was one of the many young music fans present (along with original members of The Fall, Joy Division, The Smiths and Buzzcocks) who was inspired to form a band after witnessing that gig. The first incarnation of the band was a punk group called The Frantic Elevators. This band existed for 7 years, with limited releases on local labels, but split in 1984 with only limited local attention and critical acclaim for their final single, “Holding Back the Years”.
After the demise of The Frantic Elevators, Hucknall linked up with manager Elliot Rashman. By early 1985 Hucknall and Rashman had assembled a band of local session musicians and began to attract record company attention. Around this time the group adopted the name Simply Red (after Hucknall’s nickname, which denoted hair color, football allegiance to Manchester United and left-wing political affiliation). They signed to Elektra in 1985, with the somewhat changeable line-up of Hucknall, Tony Bowers (bass), Fritz McIntyre (keyboards), Tim Kellett (brass), Sylvan Richardson (guitar) and Chris Joyce (drums). Their first single, released in 1985, was “Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)”, a cover of a soul standard originally recorded by The Valentine Brothers. This single had moderate success, reaching the UK Top 20.
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Something Got Me Started
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For Your Babies
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Your Mirror
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You Make Me Feel Brand New
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Shoutbox
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exoduus wrote:
X ile
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wal-in-space wrote:
hey guys...you might like this brand new band from Milan.........good potential http://www.myspace.com/theflatsounds
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Rucinger wrote:
Thanks for unbelivable show in Bratislava!
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halbjahreswagen wrote:
'Ve been on the farewell-tour in Nürnberg - Great show - gigantic music
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rocker_lover wrote:
great pop band!
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P-Werchowenskij wrote:
Don't know why I love 'Picture Book' and hate all the other Albums. The Top 15 are ridiculos
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solid snake wrote:
I prefer lastfm painted black
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leopoldoolivare wrote:
kgfjhfireidk
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pablo_soze wrote:
great band... after all those years still sound as good as the first time... thank you guys for the amazing show in Chile
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fArmFTW wrote:
nice
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dawnburns wrote:
love to listen to the music.
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Dextrometorpha wrote:
Love you, Nick!
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Asienka881 wrote:
Thank you for your concert in Warsaw! =) It was awsome!
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zasrana wrote:
prosty czerwony. see you again in warsaw.
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Selivella wrote:
Great concert in Warsaw, ty. :)
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darkwarrior55 wrote:
When are they coming to U.S.A
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fatihguler wrote:
Simply Red - Money's Too Tight To Mention (Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Remix) nice....
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benfika wrote:
Simply Red. Concert in Moscow, April 30. Glad to share with you these seven amazing videos made by myself yesterday. Welcome if you are interested: http://www.lastfm.ru/user/benfika/journal/2009/05/01/2oxvwz_simply_red
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Malinella wrote:
He is adorable, and his music))) Tomorrow I'll see them at a concert in Moscow)) I'm so happy!!!!)))
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MarciaSFOSantos wrote:
I've been SIMPLY RED's fan for almost 5 years now. Yeah,I know Mick has started his career long ago,but at that time(1984) I was focused on Brazilian music and was so busy going to college,falling in love with my hubby,and so many other good excuses for not getting involved by this unique artist. I really mean "artist", 'cause singer, is not good enough when we're talking about "Mr.Hucknall". Recently I've been to 2 concerts up here in São Paulo-Brazil and I must say: RED is UNIQUE !! No other like him,at least,not for me... The band is SUPERB!! They look like ANGELS on stage,believe me...All of them... Much more than a fan,I'm Mick's admirer and I got amazed by his first solo album(TRIBUTE TO BOBBY) and I can hardly wait for 2010 when he'll be finishing this last SIMPLY RED's tour and probably starting his new solo career(hope so). Looking forward to see what our gorgeous RED is preparing for us in his fifties...He's just like wine,he gets better and better... -São Paulo - Brazil
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Simply Red
Clam Castle, Klam, Austria
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Simply Red Live @ Umbria Jazz
Arena Santa Giuliana, Perugia, Italy
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Simply Red - Greatest Hits
Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
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News
Happy Birthday Dee!
4 Jul 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/simplyred
Today we say a big "Happy Birthday" to Simply Red backing singer Dee Johnson.Hope you have a good day Dee!
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