1. James Kerr was born on 9 July 1959 and is a Scottish musician and lead singer of the rock band Simple Minds.
10 Facts About Jim Kerr
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Jim Kerr's voice has been described as "David Bowie's rich baritone melded with Bryan Ferry's velvety croon".
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James Jim Kerr was born in Toryglen, Glasgow, into a family of Irish Scots ancestry, He had a stammer during childhood and in his early teens.
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The band lasted 8 months, during which time Jim Kerr emerged as one of the main songwriters.
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Jim Kerr continues to record and tour with Simple Minds, who released their latest album Direction of the Heart in October 2022.
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Jim Kerr wrote, demoed or recorded up to 25 songs for the new album.
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Jim Kerr helped organise a 90th birthday party for Nelson Mandela at Hyde Park, London on 27 June 2008.
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Jim Kerr married Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of The Pretenders, in 1984.
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Jim Kerr subsequently married actress Patsy Kensit in 1992 and divorced in 1996.
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Mark Jim Kerr, the vocalist's brother, is a musician, playing in groups such as the hard rock band Gun.