Big Star
Poppower pop pioneers70s art-popbaroque pop influencecult canonical act
Big Star were 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. 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.
Influenced by: The Beatles, The Byrds, Badfinger
- Active:
- 1971-1974
- Scene:
- Memphis
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