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Kerr in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: James Kerr
Place of Birth: Toryglen, Glasgow, Scotland
Date of Birth: 9 July, 1959
Ethnicity: Irish, Scottish
Jim Kerr is a Scottish musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the lead singer of rock band Simple Minds.
He is the son of Irene and James “Jimmy” Kerr. Jim has a daughter with his former wife, American musician Chrissie Hynde ; and a son with his former wife, actress, singer, and model Patsy Kensit .
Jim’s maternal grandfather was surnamed McDowall.
Jim’s maternal grandmother was surnamed Mullen.
Sources: http://www.mcapozzolijr.com http://www.dailymail.co.uk
Death announcement of Jim’s mother – http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk