Simply Red

Simply Red is a British pop and rock band that has been delighting audiences around the world since the late 1980s. Led by singer-songwriter Mick Hucknall, the band has released a string of chart-topping singles and albums and has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.

Simply Red was formed in Manchester, England in 1985 by Hucknall and saxophonist Fritz McIntyre. The band soon gained a reputation for its unique blend of soul, funk, and rock, and its memorable live performances. Over the years, the band has had various lineup changes, but the core of Hucknall, McIntyre, and drummer Chris Joyce has remained steady.

Simply Red has released numerous hit singles over the years, including “Holding Back the Years”, “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, “Stars”, “Fairground”, and “Something Got Me Started”. The band’s most successful album was the 1991 release Stars, which topped the UK Albums chart and has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide.

Simply Red continues to perform live and tour worldwide. The band is currently on its “Big Love” tour, which will take them to Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Fans of Simply Red have plenty of opportunities to catch the band live, and should not miss out on this chance to see one of the most iconic and beloved bands of the last three decades.