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Dunfermline, United Kingdom (1981 – 2001)
Big Country were a new wave/alternative rock band which formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1981. The band consisted of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass) and Mark Brzezicki (drums). Adamson was a former member of the Scottish punk band The Skids. The band was best known for using the device known as the “e-bow” to alter their guitars to sound like bagpipes. Despite having 15 Top 40 hits in the UK, the band has remained a one hit wonder in the US with their third single “
In A Big Country”. The band split in 2001 shortly after Adamson’s suicide on December 16, 2001.
In A Big Country”. The band split in 2001 shortly after Adamson’s suicide on December 16, 2001.
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tormentil82 wrote:
Pure brilliance, band that will always bring back memories. By far my favourite sound from Scotland.
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agorm429 wrote:
"I'm not trying to grow flowers in the desert, but I can live and breathe and see the sun in the wintertime" Love that lyric.
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Hugo_A-Go-Go wrote:
Their first two albums are splendid.
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guiguipop29 wrote:
Un son inimitable
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guiguipop29 wrote:
Toute mon adolescence.
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michaelgaren wrote:
brings back such good memories
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jawide626 wrote:
the worlds most underrated band in my opinion.
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madprof2007 wrote:
Remembering Stuart today... RIP
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grossy2 wrote:
suicide is criminal. in less-enlightened times they would have hung you for attempting...
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Braveshell wrote:
Anyone who was at the fantastic 1984 Hogmanay gig at the Edinburgh Playhouse knows EXACTLY how fantastic these guys were. Sadly missed... Stuart Adamson was taken from us before his time... but his legend lives on in some of the greatest music you will ever hear. Real rock 'n' roll!
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Annika3 wrote:
<3 ( :
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James785 wrote:
Restless Natives has to be near the best film ive ever seen (: and when the big country guitar riffs come in, it just makes it all that better
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PsychoBells wrote:
every time i hear In a Big Country i have to play it like twice more because its so addictive
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KK270363BC wrote:
The guitar plays of Stuart Adamson are unforgotten!
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TheCoolerKing wrote:
For those of you who only know the band's more 'popular' stuff see if you can listen to their various "Rarities" albums. They also did the soundtrack to a brilliant Scottish small-budget film called "Restless Natives" (about modern-day teenage highwaymen on a motorbike - sheer class); this music is on their first Rarities album. Also listen to their various other non-mainstream albums and the later ones. The song Living By Memory is so moving, especially when Stuart's suicide is considerd. If anyone wants any more info feel free to drop me a message.
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TheCoolerKing wrote:
One of the best bands ever to grace my ears! RIP Stuart Adamson - the King Of Emotion.
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Antonionii wrote:
Just getting into them. Gloriously over the top and so catchy. My kind, can't wait to listen to more. Only have the greatest hits, what should I try next ?
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CloudyLia wrote:
<3
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barryh47 wrote:
Why care about the weather, it always ends in dark. Come up screaming and Stay Alive !
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YesMother wrote:
I almost forgot about them.
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