Charlie Burchill

ABOUT CHARLIE BURCHILL

Original member and songwriter for the Scottish rock group Simple Minds.

He learned to play several instruments in his youth, including guitar, violin, and saxophone.

He is a fan of the football club Celtic.

He is retired and lives with his wife in Dublin, Ireland.

Singer Billy Idol turned down "Don't You (Forget About Me)," which catapulted Simple Minds to international fame.