Scotland's answer to Jimmy Hendrix

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At least that's how the late John Peel referred to this brilliant guitarist, singer, songwriter and ultimately tortured soul who could not outrun his demons.

Stuart Adamson.

Those who overlook his music because they thought Big Country was just another gimmicky 80's band, have done themselves an huge injustice. His abilities are dumbfounding and beautiful. Aside from his incredible work in Big Country, he did a "country" record with another great writer after moving to Nashville under the name "The Raphaels". Though it was more celtic folk mixed with classic country sensibilities, it was still incredible and LOADED with brilliant guitar work.

Anyway, I'm giving the gift of Mr. Adamson's work to the forum with this thread that I will continue to post clips in.

For now, start here: If you don't love this song and performance, your soul may be dead...



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[Mark Wein]

Nice. I've never really listened to the much. I like the B Bender stuff on this.

 

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[dmn23]

What a great performance.

 

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[jbj]

I love Big Country and Ships is one of my favourites.

Seen them a few times live but sadly missed them shortly before Adamson took his life as I had an exam the next day and my mum wouldn't let me go with my dad and his pal. :(

An amazing and truly underrated band.

 

[irishstu]

Love Big Country!

If you can cope with watching fairly dated British (in this case very much Scottish) movies, get your hands on "Restless Natives". Soundtrack is completely by Big Country. Some lovely Scottish scenery in the movie too.

 

[VoidTerraFirma]

Still great, after all these years. Not sure about the Hendrix thing, though.

 

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Still great, after all these years. Not sure about the Hendrix thing, though.

I actually get the comparison. Not from a style of play perspective, but in terms of innovation and charting new sonic territory along with a good helping of sheer ability. No one had really done anything like it before. In later years, like with the Buffalo Skinners stuff above, he ditched a lot of his signature sound in favor of some serious muscle flexing. The diversity of style he went on to demonstrate over the years was really quite stunning. Some of his country licks are on par with many Nashville legends, while songs like "all go together" give Slash a run for his money. Plus, Mr. Peel knew a thing or two about great music

Oh, and the restless natives soundteack was great too.

By the way, the other guitarist from Big Country, Bruce Watson is no slouch either. He has toured with some big names in guitar rock, even becoming a member of Foreigner...

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[VoidTerraFirma]

I actually get the comparison. Not from a style of play perspective, but in terms of innovation and charting new sonic territory along with a good helping of sheer ability. No one had really done anything like it before. In later years, like with the Buffalo Skinners stuff above, he ditched a lot of his signature sound in favor of some serious muscle flexing. The diversity of style he went on to demonstrate over the years was really quite stunning. Some of his country licks are on par with many Nashville legends, while songs like "all go together" give Slash a run for his money. Plus, Mr. Peel knew a thing or two about great music

Oh, and the restless natives soundteack was great too.

By the way, the other guitarist from Big Country, Bruce Watson is no slouch either. He has toured with some big names in guitar rock, even becoming a member of Foreigner...

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Your passion is admirable.