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"Half of the people I knew wanted to pat me on the back, and the rest to punch me in the face": Bruce Watson looks back on Big Country's second album Steeltown

By Dave Ling published

Big Country's Steeltown album was recorded during the 1984 miner's strike as guitarist Bruce Watson's father stood on the picket line: the album reflected those dark times

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Stuart Adamson

The Life and Hard Times of Big Country and Stuart Adamson

By Scott Rowley last updated

The surviving members of Big Country on their rise, fall, and subsequent rise – and the suicide of Stuart Adamson

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Tony Butler

Tony Butler: Why I Left Big Country After Over 30 years

By Scott Rowley published

Former Big Country bassist explains why he left the band that changed his life…

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The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

10 of the best rock bands from Scotland

By Martin Kielty published

O Power Of Scotland, when will we see your like again? Right here as it happens, as we proclaim the names of 10 of the greatest Scottish rock bands ever

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Big Country's Bruce Watson playing live with the band

Big Country Go Wild In The Country

By Dave Ling published

Bruce Watson leads the birthday celebrations for The Seer

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