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.
Members
19801990200020102020
Bruce Watsonguitar, originalMark Brzezickidrums (drum set), original
Gil Allanbass guitar
Tony Butlerbass guitar, original
Stuart Adamsonguitar, lead vocals, originalScott Whitleybass guitar
Derek Forbesbass guitar
Mike Peterslead vocals
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On the radio
Stations that played Big Country in the last 30 days
On air now
- Wonderland
Teenage Kicks Radio
France · Rock - Wonderland
Teenage Kicks Radio
United Kingdom · Rock
- 318×
Exclusively Big Country
United Arab Emirates · Rock - 6×
Gem Radio New Wave
Ireland · Rock - 5×
ALT/80
Canada · Rock - 3×
80s New Wave Radio
Canada · Rock - 3×
EKR Retro Rock
United Kingdom · Pop Rock - 3×
Pirate Radio
United States · Rock - 3×
America's Greatest 80s Hits
United States · Rock - 3×
Rockpalast Revival Radio Saar
Germany · Rock - 2×
Radio X Classic Rock
United Kingdom · Hard Rock - 2×
Radio Country Live New York
United States · Rock
Discography
1983
1984
1986
2013
