Big Star

The Replacements Expand 'Tim' for Reissue with Unreleased Tracks, Live Album

PUBLISHED Aug 2, 2023

Incendiary as ever, a historic photo of the Replacements was recently removed from the University of Minnesota over a ciggie — and now, the...

Big Star's 'Third' Celebrated with Expanded Box Set Release

PUBLISHED Aug 15, 2016

More than 40 years after their initial breakup, Big Star's legacy continues to shine. Following its initial, limited release in the mid-'70...

Cullen Omori

"In My Darkest Hour" (Chris Bell cover)

PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2016

After serving up his New Misery debut earlier in the year, Chicago songsmith Cullen Omori has shown some love for the skills of Chris Bell...

Big Star to Release 'Live in Memphis' Concert Film and Live Album

PUBLISHED Sep 12, 2014

Big Star only have one known professionally filmed concert, and it's due to come out this fall. Live in Memphis was shot back in 1994, and...

Big Star's Andy Hummel Dies at 59

PUBLISHED Jul 20, 2010

Only four months after the death of Big Star's Alex Chilton, more sad news from the band's camp today as former bassist/songwriter Andy Hum...

Big Star Documentary Heading Our Way After Successful Fundraising Campaign

PUBLISHED May 5, 2010

On March 17, Big Star's Alex Chilton left us forever. The influential Memphis songwriter died at the age of 59, but luckily for fans, he le...

Big Star Box Set on Deck for This Fall

PUBLISHED May 26, 2009

While there may already be a new series of Big Star reissues on the way, news has broke that fans of the seminal power poppers can expect a...

Big Star

In Space

PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2005

Big Star fans can be forgiven for feeling as though something sacred is being messed with here. After all, it’s been nearly 30 years since...