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Derek Forbes
b, voc, *1956 GB, Glasgow
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Rock
Scottish bassist, born 22 June 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Bass player with Simple Minds 1978-1985, 1998 on the studio album Néapolis. After departing Simple Minds in 1985 he joined up with the German band Propaganda to play bass for. In the 2000s he along with ex Simple Minds Mick MacNeil and Brian McGee formed "XSM" (Ex- Simple Minds) and a group called "Four Good Men" with Mick MacNeil ( Ex-Simple Minds), Ian Donaldson and Bruce Watson (Big Country). Derek currently plays bass for Big Country taking over duties of Tony Butler who retired in 2012. Also performs as "Derek Forbes And The Dark" .
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Book Of Brilliant Things - The Piano Orchapella on Book Of Brilliant Things by Loudery Wan (Book Of Brilliant Things) on Book Of Brilliant Things by Loudery The American - Smooth Radio Edit on Vocal House Traxx 2018, Vol. 2 by Various Artists Wan Dub on Book Of Brilliant Things by Loudery The American - Radio Edit on Vocal House Tracks by Various Artists Bobby's Song on Faraway by Derek Forbes World of Violence on Faraway by Derek Forbes Wolf from the Door on Faraway by Derek Forbes Faraway on Faraway by Derek Forbes Dust of Time on Faraway by Derek ForbesTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echoes | Derek Forbes | 2016 | Album |
| Book Of Brilliant Things | Loudery, Derek Forbes & Michael MacNeil | 2013 | Album |
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