Certainly the best band I have seen live,professional to the end.Simply Red have produced some great work and I am a continued supporter.Mick has earnt the right to be outspoken,he is a genious without doubt.I wish Mick and the guy,s every success in their future ventures.

Paul (Horsham)

Paul, Horsham, uk

I think its sad that they are splitting up, they have made so many fantastic songs. You people are to critical, well done simply red and thank you for the fantastic music through the years. to the future mick me and my husband will still be here
from debbie x

debbie, milton keynes,

I don't know how people can call Simply red and the genius that Mick Hucknall is. I have been a huge fan since they first hit the uk charts and if they are so bad then wht do all their Arena tours sell out so quick???????
Kay, uk

Kay, notts, uk

People are welcome to their views, but whatever they say, this group has brought great pleasure to many many people and as has been said, sound even better live than their recorded tracks. Despite what people who've never seen them may think, Mick does not hide the band, they are always part of the band. If you don't like Mick and Simply Red - Fine - that's your view.

Gerald (Italiastar), london,

Thank heavens for that. I have loathed this wretched band and their music for a quarter of a century. The quicker they exit the arena never to return, the better. Goodbye, Simply Red. GOOD BYE!

duncan Bartlett, london, london

I think he should go into acting. He would make a wicked Elephant Man,
, hardly any makeup would be required!!

Topman, Cardiff, Wales

I thougth Mick Hucknall was Simply Red. How can he split up with himself? Or maybe one head has had enough of the other one and wants to have a solo career.

Mike, UK,

Pardon my cynicism but it all sounds rather contrived. As far back as 1991 Mick Hucknall said that Simply Red was "essentially a solo project" - a very fair comment as rarely have band members been so invisible behind a lead singer. Quite how you then manage to split yourself up is difficult to understand (although definitely worth watching) .

David Tee, Tokyo,

Every time Simply Red is on the radio Mick Hucknell's name is mentioned yet I've never heard any other of the group members names mentioned. Even after twenty five years; is this a record?

Steve Morris

Steve Morris, Gloucester,

I cant' believe the negative and nasty comments i have read about Mick today. Those responsible should keep their opinions to themselves as i am sure that some of the music that they like, will be crap according to others. Mick and his band members are all excellent and i for one am sad about the split but will be looking forward to seeing what Mick has to offer in the future.

melanie, Morden,

The only news here is the surprising fact that Simply Red didn't break up 20 years ago.

Greg Autry, New Bedford, USA

good riddance!

a scouser, liverpool,

Dave, you're absolutely right! How can a man spit himself? 25 years is not nearly enough. I mean, who's gonna say it's enough to such a band like Simply Red? Mick please if you read this, don't split yourself, we need Simply Red songs!

Ivan, Ohrid, Macedonia

As long-standing fans of Simply Red, this is a sad but perhaps inevitable day. As Mick Hucknall and Simply Red are still amongst the best live acts in the Country (our No1) maybe this is premature for those of us who have grown up with the band. They were brilliant in the Royal Albert Hall & Regents Park this year and we look forward to ever more heights next week in Malta.
If some think Mick boastful about his prowess, perhaps if they saw him live they would appreciate his point. (You Make me Feel Brand New, live has no rock/pop vocal parallel). How many bands produce a better sound live, than via the studio?
We will 'Simply' have to make the most of the next 2 years.
Thank you Mick, and the band for 'Holding Back our Years'.

Neil & Sue, Bromley, Kent

How can Mick split from himself? Simply Red ceased to be a band a long time ago. These days its just Mick and a bunch of session musicians.

Dave, London,

As long-standing fans of Charlie Drake, this is a sad but perhaps inevitable day. As Charlie is still amongst the best live acts in the Country (our No1) maybe this is premature for those of us who have grown up with the tubby, sweating comedian. He was brilliant in the Royal Albert Hall & Regents Park this year and we look forward to ever more heights next week in Malta.
If some think Charlie boastful about his prowess, perhaps if they saw him live they would appreciate his point. (My Boomerang won't come back, live has no rock/pop vocal parallel). How many ageing sweaty lotharios produce a better sound live, than via the studio?
We will 'Simply' have to make the most of the next 2 years.
Thank you Charlie for saying 'Hello my darlings'.

jimmy the weed, salford

jimmytheweed33, Salford,