Big Country

[Shredder87]

Heh heh heh, nothing like a bit of Scottish Rock

Any fans of Big Country lurking about here? I'm a big big big fan of their music. Stuart Adamson is a sad loss to us all; brilliant guitarist and songwriter.

For anybody who hasn't heard them I'd definately recommend them.

'87

[eviltwin]

I think they were a brilliant band, and Stuart was one of the reasons I started playing.

For anybody who hasn't heard them I'd definately recommend them.

For anyone unfamiliair with Stuart Adamson, he wrote this song at age 20, with singer Richard Jobson (only 17!), I bet you'll know this tune:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEgCXCvGz94
He's the guitarist in the white smoking jacket

For Big Country in their prime, check out "Look Away"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ekyuXnqDrc

Also noteworthy is that, for a while in Big Country, he and co-guitartist Bruce Watson played Ibanez Artists (with Edge trem) He may actually be playing one in the above video as well (non-trem)

[elcid]

A big what tree?

[eviltwin]

Originally Posted by elcid

A big what tree?

this one's right up your alley, cid

http://youtube.com/watch?v=A41fx3VAgA8

you said job...eheh

[Shredder87]

Heh heh!

The Skids were a good band too, but Big Country are amazing. Wonderland, One Great Thing and Chance still take some beating even after all these years!

Yes, that's a non-trem Artist. I know that they also used Yamaha SGs, Strats and Teles a lot in the early years before moving onto Les Pauls and Gretsches later on.

What's your favourite Big Country album? Personally it's between The Crossing, Steeltown and The Seer.

'87

[HDS]

I cover this song in my 80's band =)

[eviltwin]

What's your favourite Big Country album?

The Seer is my favorite; not a kate Bush fan, but the duet between her and Stuart is chilling.

I cover this song in my 80's band =)

What song, "In a Big Country"? It does have a cool 80s vibe, but my absolute fav song is The Teacher, live performance followed by IABC...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBvqkW_dyNk

[HDS]

Yes the song "In a Big Country". We stay true to the song and sound. Right down to a very $$$ Simmons drum set.

[Martallica]

Ha ha ! Big Country ,blast from the past .Saw them a few times nice guys and always tuck the time to sign autographs .

Stay Alive................

[tempomental]

bruce watson plays in a band with my drummer sometimes and from what i gather
big country are still touring and recording minus mr adamason !

[Shredder87]

Yes they are... last I heard they were touring last year.

[eviltwin]

there are some vids available on youtube of that "reunion", but without Stuart it just doesn't make any sense, whatsoever...like the doors without Jim,or Queen without Freddy.

I mean, it's ok as a one off, tribute kinda thing, but at least get someone decent to fill Stuart Adamson's role. But as a full tour (even album) with Tony singing...nope, not for me at least