ContactMusic — BIG STAR drummer JODY STEPHENS has paid tribute to his former bandmate ANDY HUMMEL, crediting his late pal as the key to the rockers' success.Hummel, an original member... more info

NME — Channeling Chilton: A Night of Alex Chilton's Music will take place in New York on July 28 more info

All About Jazz — Andy Hummel, founding bassist for the influential '70s Memphis band Big Star, died of cancer July 19 in Weatherford, Texas. He was 59. Though inactive in music since the mid-'70s, Hummel appeared with drummer Jody Stephens at a panel on Big Star a... more info

KEXP Seattle — Andy Hummel, the bassist for Big Star, died Monday at the age of 59 after years of battling cancer. This is only four months after the passing of Big Star’s frontman Alex Chilton passing away in March. Our thoughts go out to Hummel’s family. Read... more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — Pete Seeger @ Clearwater Festival 2009 (more by Chris La Putt) City Winery will be hosting a three-night oil spill relief benefit, dubbed Reclaim The Coast, on July 23rd, 25th and 30th. The lineups vary for each...July 23rd: Pete Seeger,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The sad news came [July 19th], via a tweet from Ken Stringfellow of The Posies: "Another sad loss for Big Star fans as Andy Hummel passes away after long illness." Over on DC9, in a morning must-read, our own Jesse... more info

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Gigwise — He loses battle with cancer... more info

NME — He passed away on Monday (July 19) after a two-year battle with cancer more info