Album: The Stamping Ground by Runrig (2001)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "The Stamping Ground" is the eleventh studio album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, It was originally released in 2001 on the Ridge Records label. The album marks the final appearance of keyboardist Peter Wishart, who departed from the band to follow a career in politics.
A copy of the album was aboard STS-107, and it was among the personal effects that were recovered following the crash of Space Shuttle Columbia on 1 February 2003. The song "Running to the Light" had been used as an astronaut wake-up call during the mission.

Artist Background: Runrig are a Scottish Celtic rock group formed in Skye, in 1973 under the name 'The Run Rig Dance Band'. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included songwriters Rory Macdonald and Calum Macdonald. The current line-up also includes longtime members Malcolm Jones, Iain Bayne, and more recently, Bruce Guthro, and Brian Hurren. To date, the band has released thirteen studio albums, with a number of their songs sung in Scottish Gaelic. Initially formed as a three-piece dance band, which p... Part of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, Gritty, 2000s, Album

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"The Stamping Ground" is the eleventh studio album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, It was originally released in 2001 on the Ridge Records label. The album marks the final appearance of keyboardist Peter Wishart, who departed from the band to follow a career in politics.
A copy of the album was aboard STS-107, and it was among the personal effects that were recovered following the crash of Space Shuttle Columbia on 1 February 2003. The song "Running to the Light" had been used as an astronaut wake-up call during the mission.

The Stamping Ground

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