BIG STAR SHINES AGAIN IN BROOKLYN

Revered Group To Play Rare Show This November

September 17 2009
LOS ANGELES --

Big Star inspired a fevered allegiance among fans of power pop, giving rise to a cult of believers who spent decades spreading the gospel. Their enthusiasm turned this obscure Memphis pop band-one that got little airplay, sold few records, and only played live a handful of times- into a remarkable rock 'n' roll resurrection story. This November, Big Star will bring their heavily influential sound to Brooklyn, New York, for a rare performance. Big Star, now featuring Alex Chilton, Jody Stephens, Ken Stringfellow and John Auer, will perform on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. at The Brooklyn Masonic Temple. To purchase tickets, please go to: http://www.ticketweb.com.

In-stores this week is the Rhino/Ardent release KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY, the definitive Big Star 4-CD boxed set that spans 1968 to 1975 and shows the progression of Big Star through selections from such studio precursors as Rock City and Icewater; music from Big Star's acclaimed recordings (#1 Record, Radio City, and Third/Sister Lovers); and relevant solo work by group principals Alex Chilton and Chris Bell, who formed Big Star in 1971 with bassist Andy Hummel and drummer Jody Stephens. The collection also uncovers a trove of unreleased demos, unused mixes, alternate versions of songs, and a 1973 concert recorded in Memphis. SPIN Magazine has given KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY 10 stars out of 10. Other glowing reviews and features have run in Mojo, Filter, Relix, Details, Goldmine, and Uncut.

A Deluxe Edition release of Chris Bell's solo album, I Am The Cosmos, is due September 28 from Rhino Handmade. A free stream of Big Star's unreleased song "Lovely Day" is available now at www.rhino.com/bigstar.