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.
In 1999, both he and Mel Gaynor, the former drummer for the band, performed Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" at Scotland Rocks for Kosovo.  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 a reunion attempt in 2008.