Charlie Burchill

Charlie Burchill
Charlie Burchill in 2015
Background information
Birth name	Charles Burchill
Born	(1959-11-27) 27 November 1959
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland
Genres	Rock, post-punk, new wave, pop rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, keyboard, violin, mandolin, saxophone, percussion, vocals
Years active	1977–present
Associated acts	Simple Minds

Charles "Charlie" Burchill (born 27 November 1959 in Glasgow)^[1] is a Scottish musician and composer, best known as the guitarist of Simple Minds. He was one of the founders of the group.^[2]

Style

During Simple Minds' early to mid-1980s period, Burchill's guitar had a distinctive and atmospheric sound not dissimilar to Echo & the Bunnymen's Will Sergeant. Making heavy use of effects such as delay and chorus, his playing often provided subtle textures behind the band's more drum- and bass-propelled songs. This style was most apparent on 1982's New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84).^[3] From 1983's album Sparkle in the Rain onwards the group evolved a different style, bringing Burchill's playing more into the foreground.^[4]

As well as providing guitar, Burchill played the violin and saxophone on the band's first three studio albums and took over most studio keyboard duties following the 1989 departure of Mick MacNeil. Along with singer Jim Kerr, he is the only original member of the band left.

Equipment

Other

Burchill is a passionate football fan and a staunch supporter of Celtic F.C.^[5]

His nephew is football manager and former player Mark Burchill^[6]

References

External links

Simple Minds

Jim Kerr Charlie Burchill Mel Gaynor Andy Gillespie Ged Grimes Brian McGee Tony Donald Duncan Barnwell Mick MacNeil Derek Forbes Kenny Hyslop Mike Ogletree John Giblin Eddy Duffy

Albums	Life in a Day Real to Real Cacophony Empires and Dance Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call New Gold Dream (81/82/83/84) Sparkle in the Rain Once Upon a Time Street Fighting Years Real Life Good News from the Next World Néapolis Our Secrets Are the Same Neon Lights Cry Black & White 050505 Graffiti Soul Big Music Acoustic

Live albums	Live in the City of Light Real Live 91 Sunday Express – Live (Volumes 1 & 2) 5X5 Live Live – Big Music Tour 2015

Compilations	Themes for Great Cities 79/81 Celebration Glittering Prize 81/92 The Promised The Early Years 1977–1978 The Best of Simple Minds Early Gold The Platinum Collection Celebrate: The Greatest Hits ICON – The Best Of Sparkle in the Rain – Super Deluxe Box Set

Box sets	Themes – Volume 1: March 79–April 82 Themes – Volume 2: August 82–April 85 Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87 Themes – Volume 4: February 89–May 90 Silver Box Themes – Volume 5: March 91–September 92 Themes – Volumes 1–5: March 79–September 92 X5 Classic Album Selection

Singles	"Love Song" "Promised You a Miracle" "Glittering Prize" "Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)" "Waterfront" "Speed Your Love to Me" "Up on the Catwalk" "Don't You (Forget About Me)" "Alive and Kicking" "Sanctify Yourself" "All the Things She Said" "Ghost Dancing" "Belfast Child" "This Is Your Land" "Kick It In" "Let There Be Love" "Stand By Love"

Promo singles	"Mandela Day" (US)

Themes series	Themes – Volume 1: March 79–April 82 Themes – Volume 2: August 82–April 85 Themes – Volume 3: September 85–June 87 Themes – Volume 4: February 89–May 90 Themes – Volume 5: March 91–September 92

Related articles	Discography Lostboy! AKA Jim Kerr

Concert tours	Simple Minds concert tours

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 57830155 ISNI: 0000 0000 7827 474X GND: 13472836X MusicBrainz: 49c93701-412f-49fa-b24a-d6124bc635d5

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