Big Star

Big Star, the quintessential American power pop band, fused elements of the British Invasion era to create a sound that captured the spirit of pop's past while pointing towards the future. Despite creative tensions and marketplace indifference, their three studio albums, including the critically acclaimed Radio City, solidified their status as cult classics and influenced generations of indie bands on both sides of the Atlantic. The band's tumultuous journey, marked by distribution issues and lineup changes, culminated in a posthumous recognition of their groundbreaking influence on the music industry.

Following their disbandment, Big Star's legacy continued to grow as their unreleased third album gained a significant cult following and inspired a wave of alternative rock bands. The band's unexpected reunion in the late 1970s led to new recordings and high-profile performances, culminating in the release of a definitive box set and a documentary chronicling their career. Despite the untimely death of frontman Alex Chilton, Big Star's impact endured through tribute performances, books, and archival releases that cemented their place in rock history.