Timeline

This timeline lists in chronological the dates of release of Big Country music and videos, as well as the solo works of the members of the band. The tracks are shown when they were first made publicly available (i.e. they are shown only when they were a ‘new’ track). Also included in the timeline are a few relevant Big Country facts. Let me know if you have any corrections, additions, suggestions

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ALSO NOTE:

29 July 1981 Big Country formed by Stuart Adamson with Bruce Watson. Demos are recorded with Rick Buckler (The Jam) on drums.

January 1982 Big Country start rehearsing at Pittencrief Park Pavilion, Dunfermline. Stuart Adamson, Vocals/Guitar. Clive Parker, Drums. Bruce Watson, Guitar. Alan Wishart, Bass. Pete Wishart, Keyboards.

9 March 1982 Demo tape for Phonogram Records recorded. Stuart Adamson, Guitar/Vocals. Mark Brzezicki, Drums. Tony Butler, Bass. Bruce Watson, Guitar. ‘Heart and Soul’, ‘Close Action’ and ‘Harvest Home’. Produced by John Brandt at Phonogram Studio.