Simple Minds are a Scottish band best known for their atmospheric, anthemic sound that helped define the spirit of 1980s alternative rock. Breaking through internationally with "Don't You (Forget About Me)" from The Breakfast Club soundtrack, they brought emotional depth and stadium energy to the new wave scene. Throughout the '80s and early '90s, their lush synths, driving rhythms, and Jim Kerr’s passionate vocals made them staples of both the charts and festival stages. Fun fact: Despite "Don't You (Forget About Me)" being their biggest hit, the band almost turned it down, only recording it at the label’s insistence.