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Big Country is a Scottish rock band formed in 1981 in Dunfermline, known for their signature guitar-driven sound and hits like "In a Big Country." Their blend of Celtic melodies and anthemic rock helped define 1980s UK alternative music and continues to influence modern folk-rock artists.
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Big Country Profile

Inception

Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in June 1981.

Members

Mike Peters, Bruce Watson, Tony Butler, Stuart Adamson, Mark Brzezicki, Derek Forbes

Key Albums

The Crossing (1983), The Seer (1986), Steeltown (1984), The Buffalo Skinners (1993), Peace in Our Time (1988), Why the Long Face (1995), Driving to Damascus (1999), No Place Like Home (1991), The Journey (2013).

Key Tracks

In a Big Country (1983), Look Away (1986), Chance (1983), Fields Of Fire (1983), Wonderland (1984), Harvest Home (1982), The Storm (1983), Inwards (1983), The Seer (1986), Just A Shadow (1984).

Grammy Record

0 won and 2 nominated.

UK Singles Chart

4 Top-10 Hits

Last Updated: Mar 27, 2026
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