Few bands from the 1970s have seen as much resurgence in popularity as Big Star. Anchored by Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens, the Memphis-based power-pop group didn't make much of a commercial splash during their original years together, but their cult following has grown over the years. That's thanks in no small part to a series of fine reissues by Omnivore Recordings. In January, Omnivore will release Live On WLIR, a new, remastered version of Big Star's legendary 1974 radio broadcast. The
CD: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Link TBD 2-LP: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Link TBD In January, Omnivore will release Live On WLIR, a newly restored and remastered version of Big Star's legendary 1974 radio broadcast. The 15-track collection will be released on CD and 2-LP on January 25. The release marks the vinyl debut of this raw, live set.