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Big Star's 'Third' at SXSW: M. Ward, Tommy Stinson, Lucero & More Join Tribute

Erika Goldring, Getty Images Two years ago, the music world was stunned by the loss of Alex ... Read More »

15 Rock Stars Who Died at 27 Years Old

Between 1969 and 1971, the world lost Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. All four rockers died at the age of 27, joining what fans would later dub the 27 Club. ... Read More »

Michael Stipe, Matthew Sweet and Others Pay Tribute to Big Star in New York

On Saturday, an esteemed gathering of musical stars -- among them R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills, Matthew Sweet, Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan and Tift Merritt -- paid tribute to influential '70s power-pop band Big Star through a performance of the group's album, 'Third/Sister Lovers,' ... Read More »

Big Star's Jody Stephens Remembers Alex Chilton and Andy Hummel

March 26, Chris Stamey, Teenage Fan Club's Norman Blake, Matthew Sweet, Mitch Easter and R.E.M.'s Mike Mills will perform music from Big Star's 'Third' album in its entirety at New York's Mason Hall. ... Read More »

Posies Mend Relationship, Forge 'Ultimate Collaboration' for 'More Cohesive' Album

In 2005, when Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer last made a Posies record, they entered the studio without having written any songs. ... Read More »

Jesse Malin, Yo La Tengo and More Pay Tribute to Alex Chilton in New York

Henry S. Dziekan III, Getty Images Alex Chilton led one of the richest, strangest lives in rock ... Read More »

Evan Dando, Yo La Tengo Among Performers at Alex Chilton Tribute

Jordi Vidal / Redferns A tribute show to celebrate the life and work of Big Star's Alex Chilton ... Read More »

Big Star's Original Bassist Andy Hummel Dead at Age 59

It's been a tough year for Big Star. In March, leader Alex Chilton tragically died of heart failure. ... Read More »

Hole, Stone Temple Pilots, Devo Lead Nostalgic Weenie Roast in L.A.

L.A.'s KROQ held its annual Weenie Roast on Saturday, June 5. As is usually the case with the ... Read More »

Hole Cover the Stones, Big Star in New York

Say this about Courtney Love: She's never been as transparent or one-dimensional as she seems. ... Read More »

Courtney Love Answers to 'Nobody' on New Hole Album

It was the week of the 16th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death and Courtney Love, joined by ... Read More »

Alex Chilton Delayed Medical Treatment Due to Lack of Health Insurance

Alex Chilton's unexpected death last month at age 59 might have been prevented if he had health ... Read More »

Matthew Sweet Praises Alex Chilton's 'Genius'

The late Alex Chilton's influence can still be heard in the music of many artists, including R.E.M., ... Read More »

Musicians Join Big Star for Alex Chilton Tribute at SXSW

The extent of Big Star frontman Alex Chilton's influence was clear Saturday night at SXSW, where a ... Read More »

Jon Spencer Recalls Being 'In Awe' of Alex Chilton

One of the defining elements of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion has always been the band's wicked ... Read More »

Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds Make Friends at SXSW

It's easy at SXSW to lose sight of the fact that indie rock didn't originate with hip bands from ... Read More »