Today marks the birthday of Stuart Adamson, the late frontman of the 1980s band Big Country, born on April 11, 1958, in Manchester, England. Adamson, who played in the 1970s punk band The Skids tragically passed away at the age of 43 on December 16, 2001.
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Remembering Scottish rock guitarist and vocalist Stuart Adamson on his birthday (April 11, 1958 – December 16, 2001), lead singer/frontman of the 1980s band Big Country, a member of the 1970s punk rock band Skids, and the 1990s alternative country band The Raphaels.

Now Playing: ‘Through A Big Country’ by Big Country via Rega Research Ltd. & Bowers & Wilkins

Today would have been Big Country frontman Stuart Adamson’s 66th birthday. He left us some brilliant songs, though; time to give this greatest hits a blast for the first time in ages.

Remembering Stuart Adamson, born on this day in April 1958. As well as being a founding member of the Skids, Adamson was best known as lead singer and guitarist with Big Country.

William Stuart Adamson (11 April 1958 – 16 December 2001)

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Remembering Stuart Adamson, prolific singer, songwriter and guitarist, born #OnThisDay in 1958, and gone far too soon.

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Remembering, Stuart Adamson who would've been 66 today.
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Stuart Adamson: April 11, 58 - December 16, 01

Big Country returns to The Welly in Hull tomorrow evening (Thursday 11th April).

Limited tickets are still available at:

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Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers
The Musician in Leicester

Photography by Rick Wakefield

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Big Country - Steeltown: 40th Anniversary Tour

Thursday, 11th April

The Welly Club
105-107 Beverly Road
Hull

*Tickets: eventim.co.uk/event/big-coun…

Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers
in Manchester at The Eagle Inn

Photography by Simon Lee
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Big Country have been special guests for some huge names, including the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.

Don't miss their gig at Brewery Arts with special guests VOODOO RADIO on 8 November.

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Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers

Monday, 8th April

The Musician Pub in Leicester

*Tickets: ticketweb.uk/event/kirsten-…

Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers
in Old Portsmouth at Square Tower

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