Big Country is a Scottish rock band, popular in the early to mid-80s, but still releasing material for a cult following into the present day. Canonically composed of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar, piano), Mark Brzezicki (drums), Tony Butler (bass), and Bruce Watson (guitar), though a variety a other musicians have been in the band during their long wanderings in post-popularity. |
Big Country is a Scottish rock band, popular in the early to mid-80s, but still releasing material for a cult following into the present day. Canonically composed of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar, piano), Mark Brzezicki (drums), Tony Butler (bass), and Bruce Watson (guitar), though a variety of other musicians have been in the band during their long wanderings in post-popularity. |
Of some concern, however, was the mental health of lead singer Adamson. In 1999 he disappeared for a time before resurfacing stating that he had needed some time off. There were also reports of battles with alcohol. In November 2001 he disappeared once again; this time he did not return, and was found dead in a hotel room in Hawaii on December 16, 2001. |