XSM (Ex-Simple Minds) | |
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| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Rock, new wave, post-punk |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | Brian McGee Gary Irvine Anthony William |
| Past members | Derek Forbes George Porter Eddie Beggan |
| Website | www |
Ex-Simple Minds (or XSM) are a Scottish new wave/rock band, formed in 2009 by Derek Forbes and Brian McGee, both former members of the new wave bands Simple Minds and Propaganda. The band's original lead singer was McGee's younger brother, Owen Paul, but due to other commitments, Paul left the band and was replaced by singer George Porter in 2011. When Porter left the band, Paul briefly returned then was replaced by Eddie Beggan in June 2012. Derek Forbes left XSM to join Big Country in 2012 and performed his last gig in Spain in 2013.