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Big Star was an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1971 by Alex Chilton (vocals, guitar), Chris Bell (vocals, guitar), Jody Stephens (drums), and Andy Hummel (bass). They have been described as the "quintessential American power pop band", and "one of the most mythic and influential cult acts in all of rock & roll". [1]
Feb 2, 2010 · The '70s Memphis-based rock band Big Star won rave reviews for their albums and influenced countless followers, but never managed to become stars.
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Big Star - "Thirteen" From the album #1 Record (1972)
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Big Star was a cult band that influenced many rock & roll acts with its pop/rock style. Learn about their history, members, albums, songs and more on AllMusic.
- Brian Kachejian
- September Gurls. At number one is our favorite Big Star song of all time. The song’s swing and swaying groove sounds so good and stands as that perfect late summer or early fall song.
- Thirteen. This is such a gorgeous song. This one goes straight to the heart. “Thirteen” was released on the band’s first album entitled #1 Record. This may be the most loved Big Star song of all time.
- Kanga Roo. This cool Big Star song has a certain airiness to it that makes you want to kick back, close your eyes and chill to the music. “Kanga Roo,” takes the listener on a ride that never ends, even after the song is over.
- The Ballad of El Goodo. As we enter the second half of our top 10 Big Star songs list, we present one of the best tracks the band ever recorded. The song “The Ballad Of El Goodo” was released on the band’s debut album entitled #1 Record released in 1972.
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).
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