Big Star is an American power pop band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1971 by Alex Chilton (1950 - 2010), Chris Bell (1951 - 1978), Jody Stephens and Andy Hummel (1951 - 2010). The group broke up in 1974.
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Glide Magazine (USA)
November 25, 2013
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Near the beginning of the documentary film Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me rock critic Lester Bangs equates Memphis rock band Big Star with The Beatles. At the time of his comment, a 1970s interview, few people had heard of Big Star. Turns out Bangs was on to something. Big Star’s three albums, released between
From the traditional opener, In The Street, to the traditional closer, Thank You Friends, a great vibe emanated from the stage, with even Alex Chilton grinning throughout.
Big Star have been a cool name
to drop as an influence for years,
which seems justifiable, judging
by their recorded output. Live,
however, it’s a slightly different
story. The songs are great – when
main-man Alex Chilton can be
bothered to sing them. But too
often vocal duties were handed
to former Posies me
