Album: The Greatest Hits by Simply Red (2011)
Format: Compilation

Artist Background: Simply Red is 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 f... Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Lisa Stansfield, George Michael, Paul Young, Lionel Richie

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2010s, Compilation


Album: Time by Simply Red (2023)
Format: Album

Artist Background: Simply Red is 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 f... Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Lisa Stansfield, George Michael, Paul Young, Lionel Richie

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Album: Recollections by Simply Red (2025)
Genre: pop
Record Label: simplyred.com ltd.
Format: Digital Media

Artist Background: Simply Red is 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 f... Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Musical Influences: David Fryman, Sylvan Richardson, Tony Bowers, Chris Joyce

Related Artists: Lisa Stansfield, George Michael, Paul Young, Lionel Richie

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: pop, 2020s, Digital Media, simplyred.com ltd.


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