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

Influenced by: Buffalo Springfield, T. Rex, The Who, The Kinks, The Beatles, Badfinger, The Move, The Yardbirds, The Velvet Underground, The Byrds, The Beach Boys

Genre: Rock & Alternative

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Big Star, 'There Was a Light' (Demo) -- Song Premiere

Sep 15 2009 7:45AM by Linda Laban

Filed under: News, New Music, Exclusive

Spinner: Big Star drummer Jody Stephens sounds genuinely taken aback as he talks to Spinner about the band's massive retrospective, 'Keep an Eye on the Sky,' which is out now. No doubt, like legions of fans and fellow musicians, he's not only amazed at how ... Read more

Big Star Surprised to Hear Their Own Rarities

Sep 08 2009 12:30PM by Linda Laban

Filed under: News, New Music, Exclusive

Spinner: Given Big Star's short and troubled lifespan, the wealth of rarities on the massive retrospective, 'Keep an Eye on The Sky,' which is due Sept. 15 on Rhino Records, is surprising. Among many other treasures, it includes a previously unreleased demo ... Read more