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- Origin
- Dunfermline, GB
- Active since
- 1981
About
Big Country are a Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1981. The band's 'classic' lineup consisted of lead singer and guitarist Stuart Adamson (formerly of the Skids), guitarist Bruce Watson, bassist Tony Butler and drummer Mark Brzezicki. Their debut album The Crossing (1983) reached number three in the UK and delivered their only U.S. Top 40 hit, "In a Big Country". Follow‑ups Steeltown (1984) and The Seer (1986) also landed in the UK top ten, with The Seer producing the Irish number one hit "Look Away" and featuring a collaboration with Kate Bush on its title track.
After Adamson's death by suicide in December 2001, the classic lineup disbanded. Surviving members reunited in 2007 for anniversary tours, later joined by singer Mike Peters and changing bassists, culminating in the 2013 album The Journey, their first new studio release in 14 years.
Discography

The Journey
2013

Driving to Damascus
1999

Why the Long Face
1995

The Buffalo Skinners
1993

No Place Like Home
1991

Peace in Our Time
1988

The Seer
1986

Steeltown
1984

The Crossing
1983
Members
Peter Wishart
1981–1982
Stuart Adamson
guitar, lead vocals, original
1982–2001
Tony Butler
bass guitar, original
1982–2012
Mark Brzezicki
drums (drum set), original
1982–present
Bruce Watson
guitar, original
1982–present
Mike Peters
lead vocals
2011–2013
Derek Forbes
bass guitar
2012–2015
Scott Whitley
bass guitar
2015–2021
Gil Allan
bass guitar
2021–present
External links
Data via MusicBrainz • musicbrainz.org