He and the band's erstwhile drummer Mel Gaynor also appeared at Scotland Rocks for Kosovo in 1999 performing Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir", whilst a new version of Simple Minds also appeared on the bill (with Mark Kerr on drums and Eddie Duffy on bass). Forbes was also part of the abortive reunion of the original band in 2008.
He and the band's former drummer Mel Gaynor also performed at Scotland Rocks for Kosovo in 1999, playing Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir", whilst a new version of Simple Minds appeared on the bill (with Mark Kerr on drums and Eddie Duffy on bass). Forbes was also involved in the unsuccessful reunion of the original band in 2008.