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Rob Sheffield

Big Star invented a vision of bohemian rock &amp roll cool that had nothing to do with New York, Los Angeles or London, which made them completely out of style in the 1970s, but also made them an inspiration to generations of weird Southern kids.

Rob Sheffield

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Big Star created a unique style of rock and roll that was independent of the major music scenes in New York, Los Angeles, or London, which meant they didn’t fit the popular trends of the 1970s. This outsider status, however, made them a lasting influence for unconventional young people from the Southern United States.

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