In a tribute to the late-filmmaker John Hughes, Death Cab for Cutie will be performing a cover of Simple Mind's "Don't You (Forget About Me)," from the iconic Hughes classic The Breakfast Club In a tribute to the late-filmmaker John Hughes, Death Cab for Cutie will be performing a cover of Simple Mind’s “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” from the iconic Hughes classic The Breakfast Club. The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards will air live tonight on VH1 at 9 p.m. (EST/PST).
“We are truly proud to help pay tribute to the late John Hughes. His films were important waypoints for us to use as we navigated the uncertain waters of growing up and even now still give us so much perspective, insight and laughter about those uncomfortable years. We honor him and will continue to celebrate him with our music and through his films for years to come.”
John Hughes sudden passing of a heart attack in August of 2009 sent major waves through the entertainment industry. The filmmaker was only 59 years old.
