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Memphis, Tennessee, United States (1971 – 1974, 1993 – present)

Big Star is an American 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. By the 1980s, they were recognised as one of rock music’s classic groups. After the death of Chris Bell in 1978 and the deaths of both Alex Chilton and Andy Hummel in 2010, Jody Stephens is the last surviving original member of the group.

Big Star’s albums are often cited as a prime example of . Drawing upon pop music traditions — especially The Beatles, The Byrds, The Kinks, The Zombies, Badfinger, The Who, Moby Grape, The Beach Boys and Free — Big Star’s music was lyrical, powerful, and at times melancholic pop for the post-1960s generation. Their approach not only recalled the British Invasion groups but the spare, relaxed style of Stax Records, the Memphis soul label, as well as the edgy rockabilly of early Sun Records. In an era of singer-songwriters and heavy-metal groups, they played melodic, concisely written songs. Their reputation, negligible in 1974 beyond a small coterie of admirers, has steadily grown, and they are today considered one of pop’s classic groups.

Big Star was formed in 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States by guitarist/vocalist Chris Bell, bassist Andy Hummel, drummer Jody Stephens, and guitarist/vocalist Alex Chilton. All four at times contributed to the songwriting and lead vocals, with Chilton and Bell singing and writing the majority of the early songs as a team modeled after Lennon and McCartney’s collaborative style.
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  • drinkNdroJohn

    I never travel far without this band...

    28 Dec 2012 Reply

  • KasparovDeepBlu

    this is going far beyond common no gf feels

    24 Dec 2012 Reply

  • Nakkinak

    we're gonna get born now

    24 Dec 2012 Reply

  • Mozzerella10

    how are they still going to the present day if most of them are dead?

    9 Dec 2012 Reply

  • semionato

    i've been crying all the time . . .

    9 Dec 2012 Reply

  • Obscure_Thing

    This band means so much to me!

    25 Sep 2012 Reply

  • ingrid__x

    Won't you tell me what you're thinking of Would you be an outlaw for my love If it's so well let me know If it's no well, I can go I won't make you..''

    23 Sep 2012 Reply

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  • strutterf

    amazing band

    1 Sep 2012 Reply

  • Harry_01

    September Gurls *.*

    29 Aug 2012 Reply

  • FinalBloodbath

    Don't lie taaa me!

    20 Aug 2012 Reply

  • Nakkinak

    holocaust destroys my heart

    17 Aug 2012 Reply

  • KasparovDeepBlu

    humans should talk about this band

    31 Jul 2012 Reply

  • KasparovDeepBlu

    My personal list of Beautiful people including Alex Chilton

    6 Jul 2012 Reply

  • matt_white

    so ahead of their time it hurts

    25 Jun 2012 Reply

  • Nakkinak

    I thought this would have been a benis-free shoutbox. How naive. [2]

    24 Jun 2012 Reply

  • Plaumtothashizz

    cot dayum, i've known the record for a pretty long time, but radio city sounds so fresh on vinyl.

    21 Jun 2012 Reply

  • KasparovDeepBlu

    I thought this would have been a benis-free shoutbox. How naive.

    9 Jun 2012 Reply

  • paulohenss

    Please, tell me what do you think about my song. Here with lyrics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-VDirpU24A&feature=youtu.be thanks.

    9 Jun 2012 Reply

  • KasparovDeepBlu

    orly

    7 Jun 2012 Reply
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