Rip It Up — Season 1, Episode 2: Success and Excess
Documentary • 59 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
Simple Minds grew from the ashes of punk and post-punk, and adopted synthesiser technology. Songs rife with social commentary began to chart in the 1980s, sparking a pop enlightenment while art-dance mavericks The KLF navigated the tension between success and credibility.
About Rip It Up
The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.