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Big Star

Formed: 1971 in Memphis, TN

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Disbanded: 1975

Genre: Rock

Styles: Power Pop, Pop/Rock, Proto-Punk

Group Members: Chris Bell, Alex Chilton, Andy Hummell, Jody Stephens

Biography: The quintessential American power pop band, Big Star remains one of the most mythic and influential cult acts in all of rock & roll. Originally led by the singing and songwriting duo of Alex Chilton and Chris Bell, the Memphis-based group fused the strongest elements of the British Invasion era -- the ...Read full biography

Key AlbumsView all albums (19)

#1 Record

Released: 1972

Label: Akarma Italy

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The problem with coming in late on an artwork lauded as "influential" is that you've probably encountered the work it influenced first, so its truly innovative qualities are lost. Thus, if you are hearing ...Read full review

Radio City

Released: 1974

Label: Akarma Italy

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Largely lacking co-leader Chris Bell, Big Star's second album also lacked something of the pop sweetness (especially the harmonies) of #1 Record. What it possessed was Alex Chilton's urgency (sometimes ...Read full review

More Big Star albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (11), Singles & EPs (1), Others (2)

Music VideosView all videos (2)

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