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Christopher Branford Bell (January 12, 1951 – December 27, 1978) was an American musician and singer-songwriter. Along with Alex Chilton, he led the power pop band Big Star through its first album #1 Record (1972). He also pursued a solo career throughout the mid-1970s, resulting in the posthumous I Am the Cosmos LP.. AllMusic Guide praised Bell as "one of the unsung heroes of American pop music" and noted his lasting impression, saying: "Despite a life marked by tragedy and a career ...
Dec 8, 2016 · The first time I listened to Chris Bell was by accident. Searching the depths of Google for recommendations for my appropriately-titled "Weed Tunes" playlist, I came across an obscure dad-rock forum.
Mar 1, 2023 · Come along on a rock n roll journey with us as we follow the history of Big Star, the groundbreaking indie rock band that forever changed the music industry....
Big Star was an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1971 by Alex Chilton (vocals, guitar), Chris Bell (vocals, guitar), Jody Stephens (drums), and Andy Hummel (bass). They have been described as the "quintessential American power pop band", and "one of the most mythic and influential cult acts in all of rock & roll". In its first era, the band's musical style drew influence from 1960s pop acts such as the Beatles and the Byrds, producing a style that foreshadowed the ...
Jan 10, 2019 · Thanks to Omnivore Recordings, 2017 was the year of Chris Bell. They re-issued all of his recordings and even released The Complete Chris Bell six LP boxset—the holy grail. One of the LPs is a 45-minute audio interview from 1975 with Chris Bell I discovered while doing research for There Was A Light. I’m pretty sure that’s the only audio ...
Explore Chris Bell's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Chris Bell on AllMusic. Explore Chris Bell's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Chris Bell on AllMusic. New Releases. Discover. Genres Moods Themes. Blues Classical Country. Electronic Folk International. Pop/Rock Rap R&B. Jazz Latin All Genres. Articles. My Profile. Staff Picks. Year in Review. Advanced Search ...
May 5, 2017 · A biography, There Was A Light: The Cosmic History of Big Star Founder Chris Bell by Rich Tupica, will also be published (read chapter 2 from the book below).Bell died in a automobile crash on Dec ...
Chris Bell was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. Along with Alex Chilton, he led the power pop band Big Star through its first acclaimed album, #1 Record (1972). He
Jun 27, 2018 · With Chris Bell at the center of the Big Star universe, this book carefully reveals the production of Big Star’s masterful 1972 debut LP, #1 Record, for Ardent/Stax Records. Despite stellar reviews in music magazines, the record saw abysmal sales. Soon after, toxic personality conflicts and turmoil tore Big Star apart while Bell battled drug abuse and clinical depression.
May 28, 2024 · Chris Bell (January 12, 1951–December 27, 1978) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Memphis, Tennessee. Along with Alex Chilton, he led the power pop band Big Star, which recorded albums during the early 1970s.Chris Bell left the group after their first album, #1 Record, but contributed some music and lyrics to their second LP, 1974's Radio City.He recorded as a solo artist for the remainder of the 1970s; two of these influential solo recordings, "I Am the Cosmos" and "You and ...
