Big Star was 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. Big Star is often cited as a prime example of
power pop. Drawing upon pop music traditions — especially
The Beatles,
The Byrds,
The Kinks… read more