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Big Country
Big Country are a rock band formed in 1981 by Dunfermline's Stuart Adamson,
following his departure from the punk/new wave act The Skids. After
experimenting with a five-piece line-up, the group became a quartet comprising
Adamson, Bruce Watson, Tony Butler and Mark Brzezicki. Scottish folk influences
were evident in the band's musical style; through the use of effects and a
guitar-playing device called the e-bow, Big Country created a distinctive
six-string sound reminiscent of the bagpipes. Touring with the likes of The Jam
and U2 helped the band develop a wide and loyal fanbas...
