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Jody Stephens and others play with Lost in the Trees Orchestra March 26
Feb 16, 2011
By Frank Valish
On March 26, Jody Stephens, Norman Blake, Ira Kaplan, Mike Mills, Mitch Easter, Chris Stamey, Matthew Sweet, M. Ward, and others will perform Big Star's Third with The Lost in the Trees Orchestra at Baruch College's Mason Hall in New York. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Thursday). More
Proceeds to Benefit Multiple Music Charities
Oct 07, 2010
By Laura Studarus
The remaining members of Big Star (Andy Hummel and Alex Chilton passed away earlier this year) are joining together December 9th and 10th to perform classic 1978 album, Third. The performance will take place at Cat’s Cradle in North Carolina as part of the Stoke It, Noel series. More
Founding Member Passes Away After Long Struggle With Cancer
Jul 20, 2010
By John Everhart
It's been a tragic year for Big Star. Following the sudden death of frontman Alex Chilton in March to a heart attack, their original bassist Andy Hummel passed away yesterday, after a long battle with cancer. Having penned some of the groups more beloved tunes, including "India" from #1 Record, and "Way Out West" off of Radio City, Hummel quit the band prior to Third/Sister Lovers. More
Show Features Special Guests Including R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Sondre Lerche, and Brendan Benson
May 28, 2010
By John Everhart
This weekend The Loft, on SIRIUS channel 29 and XM channel 50, will broadcast a tribute show to Big Star's Alex Chilton, featuring the surviving members of Big Star along with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Sondre Lerche, Brendan Benson, and others. More
R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Sondre Lerche, and Evan Dando Take Part
May 04, 2010
By John Everhart
The producers of Nothing Can Hurt Me: The Big Star Story, a documentary about the beloved 1970s power pop band Big Star, need help to finish their film. They have set up a Kickstarter page in which Big Star fans can donate funds to ensure that the music doc is completed. Follow this link to a 9-minute video clip from the film. More
