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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

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23:54 on July 19 2010

Andy Hummel, Original Big Star Bassist, Dead At 59

VH1 News — Andy Hummel, the original bassist for Big Star, is dead at 59. The musician lost a two-year battle with cancer. more info

02:37 on July 20 2010

Big Star Founder Andy Hummel Loses Battle With Cancer

Undercover, Australia — Original Big Star bass player Andy Hummel has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 59. more info

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