Legends & Legacies 80s Podcast Episode 1: Mick MacNeil of Simple Minds

On this episode of LEGENDS & LEGACIES: founding member of the iconic 80s band Simple Minds: Mick MacNeil. Table of contents: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:18 - Musical upbringing 00:03:06 - What did you listen to growing up? 00:05:31 - Film music – much in common 00:07:55 - The story of Don’t You Forget About Me 00:14:06 - Gear & synth talk about the song 00:17:15 - Why leave Simple Minds at such a high point? 00:18:37 - The price of playing accordion 00:20:03 - More on leaving the band 00:24:16 - The addiction to adrenaline 00:24:54 - Favorite gigs 00:27:17 - Live Aid 00:28:07 - Anyone you wish you could have worked with? 00:29:27 - Mick’s rig: synth talk 00:36:30 - A keyboard player’s worst nightmare 00:37:35 - A good song is a time machine 00:40:35 - 80s nostalgia - why so powerful? 00:44:39 - What are you listening to today? 00:46:25 - Your greatest accomplishment? 00:48:00 - Mick is a Class-A guy! 00:48:57 - What have we missed? 00:50:22 - The Spirit of MacNeil 00:54:47 - Coming up next LEGENDS & LEGACIES is a podcast featuring in-depth interviews with "living legends" of the 80s, as well as some contemporary artists who owe much to their influence. Be sure to subscribe to the channel to see these interviews as they come out! ARCADE ORCHESTRA is an epic celebration of the music, movies, & pop culture of the 80s. Featuring a cutting-edge live show with major guest artists, world-class band, live orchestra, choir, and mind-blowing production, this is a live entertainment event unlike anything the world has ever seen… Stay in touch and follow the journey back FROM the future: Website: https://www.arcadeorchestra.com LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/arcadeorchestra Instagram:   / arcadeorchestra   Facebook:   / arcadeorchestra   ©2025 Time Machines, LLC. All rights reserved.