Simply Red

Simply Red
Formed: 1984
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Adult Contemporary, Blue-Eyed Soul, Sophisti-Pop, Pop/Rock, Dance-Pop
Group Members: Tony Bowers, David Clayton, Gota, Heitor T.P., Mick Hucknall, Chris Joyce, Tim Kellett, Ian Kirkham, Peter Lewinson, Steve Lewinson, Fritz ...View All
Biography: The British soul-pop band Simply Red were formed in 1984 by singer Mick "Red" Hucknall (born Michael James Hucknall, June 8, 1960, Manchester, England) with three ex-members of Durutti Column -- bassist Tony Bowers (born October 31, 1952), drummer Chris Joyce (born October 11, 1957, Manchester, England), ...Read full biography
Stars
Released: 1991
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
Although it doesn't have a single as strong as "Holding Back the Years" or "If You Don't Know Me by Now," Stars is Simply Red's best album since their debut. It's smoother and more polished than their ...Read full review
Picture Book
Released: 1985
Label: EastWest
Critics' Rating:
The band finds a steady R&B groove reminiscent of '60s Stax house band the MG's, and, as with the MG's, it's all in the service of a big-voiced soul singer, in this case a British redhead. Features the ...Read full review
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