The core of the band is the two remaining founder members – Jim Kerr ( vocals, songwriting ) and Charlie Burchill ( guitars, keyboards after 1990, other instruments, songwriting ) – and drummer Mel Gaynor ( who first joined the band in 1982 ).

The band moved to Townhouse Studios for recording sessions with producer Peter Walsh, who introduced them to a London-born drummer called Mel Gaynor, a 22-year old session musician with plenty of experience ( including a stint drumming for The Nolans ).

Mel Gaynor and John Giblin both contributed to the recording ( and, in Giblin's case, to some of the writing ) but both men had left the band by the time of the album's release, by which time the band was credited as a trio of Kerr, Burchill and MacNeil.

Reunited with Mel Gaynor, Simple Minds hired Malcolm Foster ( ex-Pretenders ) as the new bass player and expanded the live band again by recruiting three additional touring members – backing singer Annie McCaig, percussionist Andy Duncan and violinist Lisa Germano ).

Mel Gaynor left the band in 1992 to pursue session work and other projects, and for the next two years Simple Minds were on hiatus, releasing the compilation album Glittering Prize in 1992 to mark time.

The band then reunited with Mel Gaynor for studio session in spring 1997.

With Goudie opting to remain studio bound ( and Mark Kerr leaving the band lineup again ), Simple Minds once again mended their relationship with Mel Gaynor, recruiting him as tour drummer.

Also performed a brief set at the 40th anniversary tribute to Glasgow Celtic's famous Lisbon Lions European Cup winning team ( with Jim McDermott deputising on drums for an absent Mel Gaynor ).

* Mel Gaynor – drums, percussion

The album included a guest appearance by Mel Gaynor, the drummer of Simple Minds.

The core band on this album might be considered to comprise only Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, and Mel Gaynor, as only the three appear on the cover.

Drummer Mel Gaynor was sidelined during the album sessions ( apparently after disagreements with Trevor Horn ) and was eventually demoted to session player status, with much of the drumming in the studio being performed by Manu Katché ( from Peter Gabriel's band ) and Stewart Copeland ( ex-Police ).

For the supporting tour, the band would re-hire Mel Gaynor as drummer and recruit Malcolm Foster ( Pretenders ) as the new bass guitarist.

* Mel Gaynor – drums

Drummer Mel Gaynor had a successful music career being a member of Simple Minds for over 20 years.

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Nicky Moore was recruited as a replacement, and Mel Gaynor then Pete Jupp took over drums, and this line-up released Before the Storm and Don't Get Mad Get Even.

The truth is, however, that when Mel Chandler first reported to the regiment the only steed he had ever ridden was a swivel chair and the only weapon he had ever wielded was a pencil.

But still Mel Chandler was not completely convinced that men would really die for a four-syllable word, `` Garryowen ''.

So filled was Mel Chandler with the spirit of Garryowen that after Korea was over, he took on the job of writing the complete history of the regiment.

However, the team was wracked with dissension, with some players ( including Feller and Mel Harder ) going so far as to request that Bradley fire manager Ossie Vitt.

The early disco sound was largely an urban American phenomenon with producers and labels such as SalSoul Records ( Ken, Joe and Stanley Cayre ), West End Records ( Mel Cheren ), Casablanca ( Neil Bogart ), and Prelude ( Marvin Schlachter ) to name a few.

" Shearer said in an interview that one person who " took him under his wing " and was one of his best friends during his early days in show business was voice actor Mel Blanc, who voiced many animated characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Barney Rubble.

Del Rio was succeeded by defensive coordinator Mel Tucker on an interim basis.

On January 13, it was announced that interim head coach Mel Tucker would remain on the staff as defensive coordinator / assistant head coach and that former Falcons quarterbacks coach Bob Bratkowski would become offensive coordinator.

Returning to the stage in 2003, Alexander was cast in a successful run, opposite Martin Short, in the Los Angeles production of Mel Brooks ' The Producers.

The Captain was voiced by Billy Bletcher, and John Silver was voiced by Mel Blanc.

On 30 April 2004, Life of Brian was re-released on five North American screens to " cash in " ( as Terry Jones put it ) on the box office success of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ.

Tim Mara and Mel Hein were a part of the original class of inductees in 1963, while linebacker Harry Carson, the most recent Giant inducted, was a part of the Class of 2006.

Old school rap ( 1979 – 1984 ) was " easily identified by its relatively simple raps " according to Allmusic, " the emphasis was not on lyrical technique, but simply on good times ", one notable exception being Melle Mel, who set the way for future rappers through his socio-political content and creative wordplay.

Old school rappers like Afrika Bambaataa and Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five tended to dress in the flashy attire that was commonly attributed to rock and disco acts of the era: tight leather, chest-baring shirts, gloves and hats with rhinestones and spikes, leather boots, etc.

According to Dusted Magazine, Sakamoto's use of squelching bounce sounds and mechanical beats was later incorporated in early electro and hip hop music productions such as “ Message II ( Survival )” ( 1982 ) by Melle Mel and Duke Bootee, “ Magic ’ s Wand ” ( 1982 ) by Whodini and Thomas Dolby, Twilight 22 ’ s “ Electric Kingdom ” ( 1983 ), and Kurt Mantronik's Mantronix: The Album ( 1985 ).

The ball bounced off Hinton's hands, was tipped by Dallas defensive back Mel Renfro, and finally ended up in the arms of tight end John Mackey, who took the ball 75 yards for a touchdown, tying the score 6 – 6 after Jim O ' Brien's extra point attempt was blocked.

The Cowboys secondary was led by 2 future hall of fame cornerbacks Herb Adderley ( 6 interceptions for 182 return yards ) and Mel Renfro ( 4 interceptions for 11 yards ).

( That particular play, which was called late in the first quarter, was broken up by Mel Renfro.

Peter Weir cast Mel Gibson in the role of the cynical Frank Dunne, and newcomer Mark Lee was recruited to play the idealistic Archy Hamilton after participating in a photo session for the director.

In most cases, " The Man of a Thousand Voices ," Mel Blanc, contributed the animals ' gag lines, often lowering his voice one to two full octaves, far below the range he used to voice the character of Barney Rubble.

Positioned as a comedy series which was neither Monty Pythons Flying Circus or The Two Ronnies, even after the original pilot was pulled from the schedules he was retained for the first full series, billed equally with the then unknown Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson and Rowan Atkinson.

In the 1950s and 60s, Longford boasted such players as Willie Browne ( UCD and Bohemian FC ) who won 3 full international Republic of Ireland caps and captained Bohemian FC for 3 consecutive seasons, he made 177 appearances for Bohs in all competitions scoring 20 goals, Lal Donlon ( Longford town and Arsenal ), Mel ' Garrincha ' Mulligan, John ' Hooky ' O ' Connor and the legendary Billy Clarke.

Mel Collins was also retained as a full band member.

Mel and Sue from Late Lunch appear in a fly on the wall documentary about a zoo they run where all the cages are full of melons.

" Friends " is notable for being the first multi-format hit single to include the formula of a Pop / R & B singer featuring a guest rapper with the custom full 16-bar verses and bridge concept, and distinguishable from the rap " Intro " by Melle Mel on Chaka Khan's notable cover Prince single " I Feel For You ".

Mel Stuart was not entirely satisfied with the full concert footage and added the Pryor interludes between certain songs and live shots of urban life in the city.

The side had little international talent in attack or defence ( although full backs Tony Dorigo and Mel Sterland were both full internationals ) and so much of the onus was on Strachan, McAllister, Wales international Speed and England's Batty to provide that required class.

Mel Tillis sings his own song " Send me down to Tucson " in full.