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UNCOVERED: Simply red - Caught on Camera

“After I stopped touring with Ian Brown, people would ask him, ‘Where’s that Asian Jimi Hendrix that plays with you?’” From the Stone Roses to Paul Weller, poverty to ’59 Les Pauls, Aziz Ibraham shares his remarkable story

The Manchester-born guitarist and composer landed his dream gig with The Stone Roses in 1996, then everything changed

Guitar World

“I was so jealous of George Michael”: Mick Hucknall says he was simply green with envy when he learned that the former Wham! star was recording a duet with Aretha Franklin

“George goes and records this fantastic song with my heroine. And I just… arghh!”

MusicRadar

'I was a kid in a sweet shop': Mick Hucknall couldn't resist female attention

Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall found it hard to resist the attention that came his way from women after finding fame in the 1980s.

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Rod Stewart shares special message for Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis

Glastonbury founder’s daughter Emily escorted him to the stage as Stewart performed ‘I Don't Want to Talk About It’

The Independent UK

Simply Red's Mick Hucknall and Lola Young to be honoured at ASCAP London Music Awards 2025

Mick Hucknall and Lola Young are among the artists set to receive top prizes at the ASCAP London Music Awards 2025.

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Highways and Byways by Jimmy Barnes review – compassionate collection from a master yarnsmith

Reflective memories and short stories from the Cold Chisel singer show he has lost none of his raconteur’s flair

The Guardian - AU

Montreux Jazz Festival: How to livestream performances

Fans will be able to tune into more than 40 shows from iconic artists

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Mick Hucknall on the 10 songs that changed his life: “The Beatles changed the way music sounded, but the Stones were the world’s greatest rock band”

“I know my musical history,” says The Simply Red frontman, as he discusses new album, Time, and his lost afternoon with Keith Richards

MusicRadar

Mick Hucknall spills 40th anniversary UK tour details for Simply Red as he announces major news on The One Show

The Manchester music legend made some exclusive announcements on the famous sofa

Manchester Evening News

Mick Hucknall brands Boris Johnson ‘despicable’ amid Partygate committee hearing

Simply Red musician commented on Wednesday’s committee hearing into Partygate

The Independent UK

Simply Red announces ‘sad news’ as band member quits after 19 years

’He no longer wishes to tour,’ band said in statement

The Independent UK

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash sing along with Simply Red on ‘bucket list’ date night

The pair sang along to Mick Hucknall’s hit songs with Simply Red at Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire to close off the weekend

Evening Standard

Stacey Solomon shares adorable moment she and husband Joe Swash complete 'bucket list' date night

The couple are currently enjoying their honeymoon at home with their children

Manchester Evening News

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash sing together on 'bucket list' date night after wedding

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash sang along with Mick Hucknall and his band on Sunday night, as the newly weds enjoyed a Simply Red concert and revealed the moving reason why the gig was just so special to them

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: All you need to know about upcoming events

The Edinburgh Summer Sessions have returned after a two-year hiatus, with a variety of big name acts set to perform in the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens.

Daily Record

Simply Red’s Slessor Gardens' afterparty - all you need to know

Club Tropicana and Venga! is hosting the event after the band’s show on Saturday night.

Daily Record

Slessor Gardens weekend road closures - all you need to know

Simply Red and Paloma Faith are rocking Dundee city centre this weekend.

Belfast Live

Live at Botanic Garden 2023: Full lineup for South Belfast music festival this year

With Sugababes and Aitch in the lineup, these are gigs you won't want to miss!

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Wales Online

Primal Scream and Lewis Capaldi Cardiff Bay gigs move to Cardiff Castle and Simply Red cancelled

The three huge gigs were due to take place in Cardiff Bay in July 2022

Daily Mirror

Mick Hucknall says Long Covid has left him with heart palpitations and sleep struggles

Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall contracted Covid-19 last month but has been suffering from the symptoms ever since

Nottingham Post

Simply Red reschedules Nottingham Motorpoint Arena show due to Covid

All tickets purchased for the tour will remain valid for the new date

Birmingham Post

Selfridges PR firm relocates to former Simply Red nightclub

The firm's other clients include Moda, LOL Surprise and Little Tikes

The Guardian - UK

Simply Red review – Mick Hucknall keeps holding on

The singer radiates contentment as a sea of middle-aged couples sway along to his pop-soul smashers

Wales Online

Cardiff Bay Series: Simply Red, Primal Scream and Lewis Capaldi to play huge gigs this summer

It's set to be a massive week for music in Cardiff Bay

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