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nirvana555

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1. Traverner, thanks so much for this. After the BB finale, I did a little googling on

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Fri Oct 4, 2013, 03:07 PM

Oct 2013

Badfinger too where I learned of their tragic circumstances regarding the suicides and fights with their labels.. I'd never heard of Big Star so that's an interesting bit of information. I always wondered what happened to Bad Finger. Obviously, I'll add Baby Blue to my iTunes playlist.

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Badfinger and Big Star: Brothers from Different Countries [View all] Taverner Oct 2013 OP

Traverner, thanks so much for this. After the BB finale, I did a little googling on nirvana555 Oct 2013 #1

Big Star - check this out Taverner Oct 2013 #2

I highly recommend Dan Matovina's biography of Badfinger NoGOPZone Oct 2013 #3

Saw Chilton play in Memphis several times...he was a friend of my best friend, both musicians Rowdyboy Oct 2013 #4

Chilton is a GOD Taverner Oct 2013 #5

Personally, I think you're a bit understated... Rowdyboy Oct 2013 #6

I'm kinda neutral on Big Star cemaphonic Oct 2013 #10

I've loved Big Star for many years. Ever since I first heard "September Gurls" and was blown away. nomorenomore08 Oct 2013 #7

I can't believe I've never heard of them...... N/T nirvana555 Oct 2013 #8

'#1 Record' and 'Radio City' - AFAIK - are still available as a CD 2-fer. GET IT! nomorenomore08 Oct 2013 #9