Jim Kerr

Jim Kerr

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James Kerr (born 9 July 1959) is a Scottish singer-songwriter and the lead singer of the rock band Simple Minds. He achieved five UK No. 1 albums with the band, including a No. 1 single in 1989 with "Belfast Child". He released his first solo album, Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr, on 27 May 2010. Kerr's voice has been described as "David Bowie's rich baritone melded with Bryan Ferry's velvety croon".

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Jim Kerr was born on Thursday, 9 July 1959 in Toryglen, Glasgow, Scotland. His full name at birth was James Kerr. He is best known as a singer. Kerr's country of citizenship (nationality) is Scottish. He is 5' 10" (178 cm) tall with an average build. He has blue eyes and light brown hair (color). His net worth is reported to be $45,000,000 US dollars. Jim Kerr is 65 years old and his zodiac star sign is Cancer.

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James Kerr
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Lead singer of Simple Minds
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9 July 1959
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Jim Kerr is known for his role in the documentary Clerk (2021) as writer: "Waterfront".

He is also known for his role in the TV mini series Summer of Sport: Women's Euro 2017 (2017) as writer - 1 episode.

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