/Rock-Pop/60s & 70s

BIG STAR
keep an eye on the sky

Release Date: 21/09/2009

rhino presents the definitive look at the definitive power-pop band with a four-disc boxed set divided between key cuts from big star's three studio albums and unreleased music. keep an eye on the sky spans 1968 to 1975 and shows the progression of big star through selections from such studio precursors as rock city and icewater; music from big star's acclaimed recordings ('#1 record', 'radio city', and 'third / sister lovers'); and relevant solo work by group principals alex chilton and chris bell, who formed big star in 1971 with bassist andy hummel and drummer jody stephens. the collection also uncovers a trove of unreleased demos, unused mixes, alternate versions of songs, and a 1973 concert recorded in memphis.