Ex-Simple Minds

XSM (Ex-Simple Minds)
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Genres	Rock, new wave, post-punk
Years active	2009–present
Website	http://xsmband.co.uk/
Members	Brian McGee Andy Gall Anthony William Owen Paul
Past members	Derek Forbes George Porter Eddie Beggan

Ex-Simple Minds (or XSM) are a Scottish new wave/rock band, formed in 2009 by Derek Forbes and Brian McGee, both former members of the new wave bands Simple Minds and Propaganda. The band's original lead singer was McGee's younger brother, Owen Paul, but due to other commitments, Paul left the band and was replaced by singer George Porter in 2011. When Porter left the band, Paul briefly returned then was replaced by Eddie Beggan in June 2012. Derek Forbes left XSM to join the Big Country franchise in 2012 and performed his last gig in Spain in 2013. XSM reappeared in May 2013 with a new bass player and Owen Paul back on vocals. Other members include Andy Gall on keyboards, and Anthony William on guitar.^[1]

Formation

After a highly successful career as two of the original members of Scottish band Simple Minds, ex-members Derek Forbes and Brian McGee formed the partnership they shared in the 1980s, this time under the name XSM (Ex-Simple Minds).^[2][3] Throughout 2010 till present, the band have performed shows across the UK and in Europe, performing the classic hit songs of Simple Minds, as well as live covers. In September 2011, a concert was held in Manila, Philippines together with English new wave band China Crisis.^[4][5]

Discography

Singles

• "The American" (2010)
• "Outsider" (2012)

References

1. "XSM - The band - About". Xsmband.co.uk. 1959-03-08. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
2. "XSM - The band - History". Xsmband.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
3. Un. "ex Simple Minds | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
4. "Events Calendar". SMX Convention Center. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
5. "China Crisis and EX Simple Minds LIVE in Manila!". 2011-07-30. Retrieved 2012-06-26.