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Formed: 1971 in Memphis, TN
Years Active: 70 's
Genre: Rock

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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 melodic invention of the Beatles, the whipl... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2005 In Space
1993 Columbia: Live at Missouri University
1992 Big Star Live
1974 Radio City
1972 #1 Record
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Group Members: Jody Stephens Chris Bell Andy Hummell Alex Chilton More >> Similar Artists: Scruffs Tommy Höehn Shoes Loud Family Chris Stamey More >>

Influenced By: The Kinks The Who The Beach Boys The Beatles The Move More >> Followers: Paul Westerberg The Heavy Blinkers Fountains of Wayne The Posies The Replacements More >>

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