Chris Bell's Mysterious Death and Big Star's Music Legacy

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. In this gripping podcast series, we explore the band's rise to fame, their unique sound, and the legacy of Chris Bell, the band's founding member who played a pivotal role in shaping their sound.
As we delve deeper into the story of Big Star, we explore the tragic loss of Chris Bell, who passed away at the young age of 27, becoming part of the infamous "27 Club" of musicians who died too soon.
Joining us for this music podcast series is Rich Tupica, the author of "There Was A Light: Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star: The Cosmic History of Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star". With Rich's expertise and firsthand knowledge of the band, we delve into their unique sound, their influence on the indie rock scene, and their lasting legacy.
Don't miss out on this rock n roll journey into the world of Big Star and Chris Bell. Be sure to tune in to our podcast series and check out all our other shows at www.deathbymisadventure.net/.

[@Chrisdougable]

Chris Bell was an amazing songwriter, musician singer and guitarist. His life was also fascinating. I have lived in Memphis most of my life and have visited his grave, and it was like going to church.

[@realexkav]

I was looking forward to scrolling through the comments after listening to this, then realised this doesn't even have 700 views and it's just depressing how overlooked Big Star and everbody involved still are. Thanks for this

[@melodymakermark]

Yeah, there are Big Star videos that have been posted over ten years and have like 3,000 views. They’re just destined to remain obscure.

[@cocoygranada9403]

I've been listening to Big Star records since year 2000 just like a live set performance would sound like. Nothing of that sort that somebody among them had died in 1978 interfered with the "cosmic thing". I just cannot believe that Chris Bell is gone.

[@apparaoapparao]

Thank you for detailing Chris Bell’s character and musical significance….significance is understating how brilliant his musical intuition, musical emotional content, harmony, experimentation, and recording style/production are. His post Big Star work is decades ahead of its time…an amalgamate of Beatles harmonies, proto punk, southern rock, sludgy/grungy psychedelia…but it’s extra rare in that it doesn’t get lost in self aggrandizement….there’s a lazer like emotional and musical thematic focus that keeps the songs crisp and pleasing instead of Ummagumma aimlessness.

[@surfinintheunderground]

Genuinely wish there was a way to make them bigger

[@conorkennedy3304]

Big Star is one of the Greatest rock bands ever.

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

Don't be selfish. share the interview with the world.

[@davidellis5141]

It's very sad in the documentary when John Fry reminiscences about You & Your Sister and how it was the last time Alex & Chris sang together.

[@seanmonaghan1477]

Great interview. Fascinating and quite moving. Thank you.

[@deathbymisadventurepodcast]

Thanks for listening

[@djangorama864]

Thanks for this great interview,

[@joytimmons]

Honestly. The car accident should have been avoided. He could have fell asleep, high on drugs, or driving too fast during the accident. It is sad that a great talented singer Chris Bell died so young.May he rest in peace.

[@krisscanlon4051]

Zep 2 was the lp mixed by Manning while on tour

[@BBPalmer420]

Maneee.. I wanna hear that Chris Bell audio interview. Where can we find that?

[@skydog69zoso]

🖤

[@deafray2280]

whats all that stuff about oranges at the start

[@melodymakermark]

Those telephone poles on Poplar Ave. are STILL inches from the right lane. I dated a girl once who would pitch a fit if I drove in that lane. I don’t believe for a minute Chris hit that pole on purpose. If Chris wanted to commit suicide, he was far too intelligent to gamble that that light pole would fall and crush him.

[@JCStorm76]

Not that anyone will probably read this but Chris’s sister said his spirit or ghost or whatever you want to call it visited her late one night a few months after he died and told her exactly how he actually died and not to worry about him and that he was in a better place now. This is documented in a book I own. He didn’t fall asleep. He dropped something and was bending down to pick it up which was enough time to distract him and cause the accident. I believe her as she has no reason to lie about her own brother.

[@deathbymisadventurepodcast]

Thanks for sharing that important information.

[@JCStorm76]

@@deathbymisadventurepodcast You’re welcome

[@melodymakermark]

@JCStorm76, I believe you 100%. I once dropped my cigarette lighter and damn near hit one of those poles. Scared the crap out of my girlfriend.