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Chronicles of RockAuthor: iHeartRadio
Randy Renaud uses his unique storytelling ability to relive some of the biggest and most important moments in the history of rock 'n' roll. Important albums, legendary concerts and nights of debauchery all make up the Chronicles of Rock. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Summer-y Album That Saved the Career of Simple Minds
Friday, 19 June, 2026
At the start of 1982, the Glasgow band, Simple Minds, were deeply in debt and contemplating breaking up. But a surprise hit single in the spring of that year changed their minds and their fortunes. They then went into the studio that summer to record the album that would become their masterpiece. To herald the arrival of summer, Randy Renaud has the story behind an album that radiates summer warmth: Simple Minds' New Gold Dream 81-82-83-84.
