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Simple Minds originated from the punk band Johnny & The Self-Abusers, formed in early 1977 on Glasgow's South Side, [11] as the brainchild of Alan Cairnduff. Cairnduff left the organisation of the band to John Milarky, suggesting that he enlist two strangers, singer and lyricist Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill.
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Johnny & the Self Abusers were one of Glasgow, Scotland's few punk bands, albeit a rather bizarrely entertaining one. Hailing from the city's south side, their gigs featured their own light show, replete…
The Heels consisted of Laurie Cuffe (guitar/vocals), Paul Armour (bass) and Davy Duncan (drums). John Milarky would later join The Cuban Heels after the break-up of The Abusers. Doune Castle, Glasgow, UK11th April, 1977The band's first gig at a city lounge-bar.
In November 1977, Johnny & The Self-Abusers released its only single, "Saints and Sinners", on Chiswick Records (which was dismissed as being "rank and file" in a Melody Maker review). The band split on the same day that the single was released, with Milarky and McNeill going on to form The Cuban Heels.
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Feb 23, 2017 · Johnny & the Self Abusers (also variously known as Johnny and the Self-Abusers or other titles) was a 1977 punk rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. It notably included future Simple Minds musicians Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill. Johnny & the Self Abusers released one single: " Saint… read more. punk rock. scotland.
