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The Essential Memphis Library: Big Star’s ‘#1 Record’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 26, 2024 9:24 AM CT | Published: August 24, 2020 4:00 AM CT

Named after a Memphis grocery store chain, Big Star recorded three haphazardly distributed albums over the course of just a few years, toured sporadically, got good press and had no hits. This obscurity grew over time into a considerable cult.

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Chris Herrington

Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. 


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