Andy Hummel, Original Big Star Bassist, Dead At 59

Musician lost a two-year battle with cancer.By Kara Warner Big Star's Chris Bell, Jody Stephens, Andy Hummel and Alex Chilton in 1972 Photo: Charlie Gillett/ Redferns More sad news for Big Star fans. Almost four months to the day since Alex Chilton's sudden death comes the loss of original bassist Andy Hummel. According to Dallas website DFW.com, Hummel died Monday (July 19) after a two-year battle with cancer. Current bassist Ken Stringfellow broke the news, tweeting: "Another sad lo...

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11:54 on July 19 2010

Andy Hummel, Original Big Star Bassist, Dead At 59

MTV.com News — Musician lost a two-year battle with cancer.By Kara Warner Big Star's Chris Bell, Jody Stephens, Andy Hummel and Alex Chilton in 1972 Photo: Charlie Gillett/ Redfer... more info