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Big Country
Scottish rock band formed in the 80s, originally fronted by the late Stuart Adamson, but now comprised of Bruce Watson - guitar/ vocals, Jamie Watson - guitar/ vocals, plus live performers Tommie Paxton - Reece Dobbin - drums, and bass player Chris Stones.
The Alarm's Mike Peters was the vocalist from 2010 up until 2013.
Key hits include "In A Big Country", "Fields Of Fire", "Wonderland" and "Chance".
Albums include their 1983 debut, "The Crossing", plus "Steeltown" (1984), "The Seer" (1986), "Peace in Our Time" (1988), "No Place Like Home" (1991), "The Buffalo Skinners" (1993), "Why the Long Face" (1995), "Driving to Damascus" (1999), "John Wayne's Dream" (2002) and 2013's: "The Journey".
Manchester Academy
Academy and Club AcademyOxford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 9PR