Big Self

Big Self
OriginBelfast, Northern Ireland
GenresPunk rock, Post-punk
Years active1979–1986
LabelsReekus
Members
  • Bernard Tohill
  • Jim Nicholl
  • Patrick Sheeran
  • Michael Morris
Websitewww.reekus.com

Big Self are a Northern Irish rock band who formed in 1980. Their line-up consisted of Bernard Tohill on guitars and vocals, Jim Nicholl on guitars, Patmo Sheeran on bass and vocals and Michael Morris on drums. During the early to mid-late 1980s the band were highly praised especially in the UK. However, the band's commercial success never matched their critical success, and they disbanded in 1986.[1] During their career they played at several noted events including Self Aid[2] and recorded BBC sessions for John Peel and Kid Jensen.[3] Their single "Ghostshirts" was featured as the theme song to Dave Fanning's RTÉ TV show Visual Eyes,[1] that aimed to present an entertaining and informative behind the scenes look at the world of popular culture.

  1. ^ a b O'Hare, Colm. "Stateless- Big Self". Album review.
  2. ^ Carrol, Jim. "Self Aid, 22 years on". Self Aid Feature. Retrieved 19 May 2008.
  3. ^ Peel, John. "Keeping it Peel". Big Self Set List. BBC. Retrieved 1 October 2005.