Big Star

Big Star was one of the best bands of the 1970s. Unfortunately, many of us (including me) didn’t know about them because of record label distribution problems. I first became aware of them from an import CD in the 1980s.

Big Star drummer Jody Stephens, R.E.M.’s Mike Mills @m_millsey and more discuss the power pop band’s legacy in The Memphis Masters video series. Via @RollingStone https://t.co/TeVyeIR8jd

— Big Star (@BigStarBand) June 29, 2020

Keep An Eye On The Sky is a four CD set from Rhino.

Some #1Record talk:https://t.co/DPaTlF3oO6

— Big Star (@BigStarBand) June 25, 2020

Need a new podcast? @LifeoftheRecord did a 2-hour special for the 50th anniversary of #1 RECORD. Interviewed are Jody Stephens, Terry Manning, & Big Star authors Holly George-Warren & Rich Tupica. Listen wherever you get podcasts, or go here: https://t.co/kmCuIxep9v pic.twitter.com/LnWaPJLBh5

— Big Star (@BigStarBand) July 29, 2022

A Man Called Destruction is a fine book about Alex Chilton, the most prominent member of Big Star.

From Stax Records:

Jody Stephens, legendary drummer and CEO of Ardent Studios, spends 30 minutes with host, Tom DeSavia. Jody shares what he’s up to right now and reflects on early days with Memphis’ legendary rock band Big Star. From upcoming new music, to his appreciation of the recent Craft Big Star reissues, Jody’s grace and gratitude solidify his standing as the undisputed nicest guy in rock ‘n’ roll.

The show is here