The Seer: Gatefold Vinyl LP The Awakening to its explosion into the

to its explosion into the mainstream and its influence on musicians like Massive Attack

Roy Rogers

Xanthe Waite (Mick Harvey Band

Winning the prestigious UK Mercury Music Prize

The Seer: Gatefold Vinyl LP The Awakening to its explosion into theFormed by ex Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson in 1981 with old friend Bruce Watson and, from 1982, rhythm section Tony Butler and Mark Brzezicki, Big Country proved a fascinating proposition, adding punk, new wave and even new romantic elements to heavy, meaning laden pop rock with a passionate Celtic slant and fierce integrity. Using effects, Adamson and Watson's chiming guitars evoked traditional Scottish instruments. This was unique and proved highly