Jim Kerr (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. James "Jim" Kerr (born in Toryglen, Glasgow on 9 July 1959) is a Scottish musician and singer-songwriter, best known for his work with the band Simple Minds who achieved five UK #1 albums and a #1 single "Ballad of the Streets EP." Kerr attended Holyrood R.C. Secondary School in Glasgow. In 1977, he was one of the founding members of the 6-piece punk rock band Johnny And The Self Abusers. Calling himself Pripton Weird, he played keyboards and shared vocals with John Milarky. Allan McNeill was also involved with the band, and went on to be the manager of the successful Pop band Hue and Cry. The band only lasted 8 months, during which time Kerr emerged as one of the main songwriters.