Big Wreck

  • Oct 30, 2026

Formed in 1992 in Boston, Massachusetts, Big Wreck is a Canadian-American alternative rock band founded by students of Berklee College of Music and led by Toronto-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Ian Thornley. Renowned for their electrifying live performances and exceptional musicianship, the band has built a loyal following with a sound that blends hard rock, grunge, and progressive blues influences.

 

Big Wreck achieved mainstream success with their 1997 debut album, In Loving Memory Of..., which earned double-platinum certification in Canada. Following their reunion, the band's 2012 single Albatross became a landmark hit, holding the number one spot on the Canadian rock charts for six consecutive weeks and solidifying their status as one of Canada's most enduring rock acts.

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Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino, 4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, Ontario

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