Jim Kerr

Jim Kerr (born in Glasgow, Scotland, 9 July, 1959) is the lead singer and lyricist of Scottish band, now duo, Simple Minds. He was married to Chrissie Hynde, le

Jim Kerr (born in Glasgow, Scotland, 9 July, 1959) is the lead singer and lyricist of Scottish band, now duo, Simple Minds. He was married to Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of The Pretenders, in 1984 (divorced, 1990). Together, they had a daughter named Yasmin Paris Kerr (born, 1985). He was subsequently married to actress Patsy Kensit in 1992 (divorced, 1996) with whom he had a son, James (born, 1993).