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Big Wreck
Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
4053 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Jun 1, 2024
8:00 PM EDT
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Saturday, June 1st, 2024 Doors @ 7pm Show @ 8pm AGE RESTRICTION: 21+ https://bigwreckmusic.com/ Big Wreck was formed in Boston in the early 90’s by Toronto-native (guitars / vocals) Ian Thornley and Americans Brian Doherty (guitars), Forrest Williams (drums) and Dave Henning (bass), students at the Berkley School of Music. Their 1997 debut album, In Loving Memory, is certified double platinum in Canada and featured the chart topping singles “Blown Wide Open,” “That Song” and “The Oaf”. In 2002, the band broke up following the release of their sophomore album, The Pleasure and The Greed, after which Ian Thornley formed the band Thornley who also enjoyed rock radio success with several singles. In 2010, Brian Doherty filled in on guitar at a Thornley show and shortly thereafter, he and Ian started working on new material that would be, once again, christened Big Wreck. Their first single as a reunited Big Wreck, “Albatross,” became the band’s first #1 single at Rock radio in Canada. Since then, they have released three new Big Wreck albums (Albatross – 2012; Ghosts – 2014; Grace Street – 2017). In the winter of 2018 Big Wreck began recording their sixth studio album with producer Erik Ratz. It was during the recording that Doherty was diagnosed with cancer which tragically took his life this past Spring after the new album was completed. Big Wreck’s latest album will be released later this summer followed by extensive touring. The release of the album was preceded by the Top 5 Rock Radio hit “Locomotive.”
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Kathleen
September 7th 2024
Big Wreck put on an incredible concert!! They certainly didn't disappoint! I would definitely see them again if I get the chance. They played a variety of older & newer songs, and also threw in a Doobie Brothers song which was fun. The members of BW are very talented musicians and Ian Thornley is such an amazing guitarist, singer & songwriter. The Machine Shop was a also very nice venue for this concert. I hope Big Wreck comes back to SSM again because they are worth seeing!
Sault Ste. Marie, ON@The Machine Shop
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Big Wreck was formed in Boston in the mid-90’s. Their 1997 debut album, In Loving Memory Of…, is certified double platinum in Canada and featured the chart topping singles “Blown Wide Open,” “That Song” and “The Oaf”. In 2002, the band broke up following the release of their sophomore album, The Pleasure and The Greed, after which Ian Thornley formed the band Thornley who also enjoyed rock radio success with several singles. Their first single as a reunited Big Wreck, “Albatross,” became the band’s first #1 single at Rock radio in Canada. Since then, they have released three new Big Wreck albums (Albatross – 2012; Ghosts – 2014; Grace Street – 2017). In the winter of 2018 Big Wreck began recording their sixth studio album with producer Eric Ratz.
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