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".
These are photos from concerts where Big Country played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Big Country Oct 16, 1983 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany Uploaded by Murmlermicha
Big Country Sep 25, 1983 Manchester, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by John Kidd
Big Country Sep 17, 1983 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Uploaded by Colin Skene
Programme (front)
Reading Rock Festival 1983 Aug 26 - 28, 1983 Reading, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Craig Hatfield
Melody Maker review
Sounds review
From Marillion 1984 tour programme
Programme (back)
Site layout from programme
Pic by Michael Knowles from 'Marillion Collectors Worldwide' Facebook group.
