The Big Dish

The Big Dish, a Scottish pop rock band, was formed in Airdrie, Scotland, in 1983. The initial lineup included Steven Lindsay on vocals and guitar, David Brownlie on drums, Stuart Hall on saxophone, Mark Ryce on guitar, and John Harper on keyboards. The band's debut album Swimmer was released in 1986 under Virgin Records, marking a significant breakthrough. By this time, the lineup had changed to include Lindsay, Raymond Docherty, Brian McFie, Ian Ritchie, Allan Dumbreck, and Dave Cantwell. Their second album, Creeping Up on Jesus, followed in 1988 but faced commercial challenges despite Bruce Lampcov's production. The band was subsequently dropped from Virgin Records when Lindsay refused to record a cover version. In 1991, Lindsay and McFie released their final album Satellites under the American East West label, featuring critical acclaim and a hit single "Miss America" which reached number 37 in the UK Singles Chart. The band disbanded shortly after. A compilation album, Rich Man's Wardrobe: A Concise History of The Big Dish, was released by Virgin Records in 1994. Post-disbandment, Lindsay continued his musical career with solo projects and collaborations, including performing with a thirty-piece orchestra to promote his 2002 album As If to Nothing. The band reunited for live performances in 2012 and 2014, supporting Del Amitri at the Hydro.