Today in 1978: The tragically young death of Chris Bell, one-half - TopicsExpress



          

Today in 1978: The tragically young death of Chris Bell, one-half of the brilliant songwriting team that comprised Big Star. Alex Chiltons well-deserved reputation among the hipsterati has overshadowed Bells contributions to what was probably the greatest power pop band ever. Bell left after the sadly ironically titled #1 Record failed to make a dent in the charts, but Bell co-wrote most of that record and was also responsible for the production, a shimmery brightness that makes #1 Record timeless. He also made one great solo record after he left Big Star, the amazing and ineffably sad I Am The Cosmos, proof that he was a key ingredient to Big Stars magic:
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 14:04:25 +0000

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