Big Country was a Scottish rock band that formed in 1981 and broke through in America with the song "In A Big Country" in 1983.  That track was a major hit on MTV.  They never reached that level of airplay in America, but remained successful in the UK.

Lead singer Stuart Adamson was found dead in a hotel room months after what was supposed to be the band's farewell tour.  The remaining band members reunited in 2007 to celebrate the band's 25th year and toured again in 2010 with Mike Peters of The Alarm as lead singer.  It was kind of trippy for me to see and hear Mike singing those songs!

This track remains one of my favorites of the 1980s...

 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/15/2026

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 12-18, 2026

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Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven

 

MORE NEWS

Centenary Stage presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company in partnership with the Hackettstown Rotary Club presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. The performance will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center with proceeds in part to benefit the many initiatives of the Hackettstown Rotary Club.

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Concerts in the Studio presents Bastards of Fine Arts on June 5th

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A Halo Called Fred releases "We're All Like, YEAH!"

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Mahwah Museum to host Les Paul 111th Birthday Celebration: "The Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute Show with Tom & Sandy Doyle" on June 7th

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State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Saturday

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.

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Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026

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State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Saturday

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Jason Didner's New Album Celebrates Asbury Park's Resilient Spirit of Community