Derek Forbes on A Very Simple Mind

Join us in the bookshop for an evening with Simple Minds legend Derek Forbes.

Known for his iconic spine-rattling riffs, Derek Forbes has established himself on the international stage as a song-writing, bass-playing powerhouse. His autobiography has been long-awaited and we are absolutely delighted to host him as part of our Autumn Literary Festival.

'...beneath the distinctive interplay between guitar and keyboards there was a powerful engine with a deep, punchy bass line driving the music forward. Enter Derek Forbes!' Peter Walsh, award-winning record producer

Forbes rose to fame as a member of Simple Minds, co-writing many of the band's earliest hits. He is also well-known as a songwriter and bassist for Propaganda and Big Country, and has recorded with the likes of David Bowie and Iggy Pop. He won an Ivor Novello Award for 'Outstanding Song Collection' in 2016 for his song writing for Simple Minds, voted Best Bass Player in the World 1982.