Stars back bid to create Scotland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Midge Ure and Jim Kerr support plans to house the museum at Glasgow's troubled Centre for Contemporary Arts.
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"This has never been done, and it should have been done."
— Midge Ure , Celebrity
Key People
Jim Kerr is the lead singer of the Scottish rock band Simple Minds, known for their iconic song 'Don't You (Forget About Me).'
Lulu is a Scottish singer known for her hit songs and an enduring music career.
Midge Ure is a Scottish musician known for his work with Ultravox, Band Aid, and Live Aid.
Ronnie Gurr is a former chief executive officer of the Scottish Music Industry Association.
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Midge Ure and Jim Kerr support plans to house the museum at Glasgow's troubled Centre for Contemporary Arts.
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