Big Country

Scottish rock band formed in the early 1980s. Managed By Ian Grant of Grant Edwards Management Lineup: Stuart Adamson: Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer. Born April 11, 1958, died December 16, 2001 (suicide) Bruce Watson: Guitar Tony Butler: Bass (until 2012) Mark Brzezicki: Drums (until 2025) Mike Peters: Vocals, Guitar (2010 - 2013; died 2025) Jamie Watson (Son of Bruce): Guitar (since 2010) Derek Forbes: Bass (2012 - 2015) Simon Hough: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar (2014 - 2024) Scott Whitley: Bass (2015 - 2021) Gil Allan: Bass (2021 - 2025) Tommie Paxton: Vocals, Guitar (since 2024) Reece Dobbin: Drums (since 2024) Chris Stones: Bass (since 2024) Years active: 1981–2000, 2007, 2010–present Please note that the UK releases during the '80s should be on the Mercury label, this is not actually mentioned on the label or sleeves of the earliest singles. The only information refers to Phonogram who were the publishing house for Mercury at that time, which is why their name and logo will appear.