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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.
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  • GothicSnake

    In A Big Country, Really classic New Wave hit and awesome band.

    Monday afternoon

  • marinakalcic

    ♥

    23 days ago

  • lu1721

    "Save Me" -One of the best tracks ever played!

    last month

  • crownanchor

    It's GREAT to be here :)

    March 2012

  • buttcoffee

    I can't believe the remaining 3 bums got back together and released stuff with a new singer. they should've at least changed their name to something like Session Musicians That Cant Write Music, instead of calling themselves Big Country. :D

    March 2012

  • astrosapien

    I'm pleasantly surprised with their work. I can imagine also other singles apart from "In a Big Country" at the top of the charts of their time.

    January 2012

  • bingbongbilly

    Reading 'In A Big Country' by Allan Glen just now. A good account of Stuart Adamson's time in The Skids and Big Country.

    December 2011

  • sitasaysgo

    I agree w/ Wryker. Big Country has such a unique sound. I don't think I could ever get tired of listening to them...

    December 2011
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