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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 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 »

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 »