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Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red today earmark their forthcoming 40th anniversary by announcing an incredibly special UK & Ireland arena tour for September & October 2025, culminating in two nights ...

The Mancunian soul singer shot to fame in the 80s MICK Hucknall is most famous for being the lead signer of soul pop band Simply Red. Here’s what you need to know about his life and career so far… ...

Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red will mark their 40th anniversary with a special UK & Ireland arena tour. Taking place in September and October 2025, the 12-date tour will include stops in Dublin, ...

While perhaps not an intimate venue, with a capacity of just 2000, it is certainly a small choice for British soul pop sensation Simply Red’s only 2023 UK performance. It’s definitely not the stadium ...

Simply Red has confirmed its keyboardist Dave Clayton has quit the band after nearly two decades. The musician joined the Holding Back the Years hitmakers back in 2003 for their album Home and has ...

Simply Red have announced that keyboardist Dave Clayton has left the band. The musician, 64, decided to quit since he 'no longer wishes to tour', as confirmed by a statement posted to the group's ...