Big Star playing #1 Record in the studio for Carl Wilson and Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys 

I was 13 in Memphis at the time they were creating Big Star, birthday 11-24-1957. My first trip was in April 1971 at the Overton Park Shell for Poco and Marshall Tucker Band. That may seem irrelevant but I was there when they were developing but in early '73 we moved to Florida. I was in Memphis when RCA had signed Bowie. There was a big move towards the (for a lack of a better term "glam rock"), I was the first kid in my 8th grade class with a shag haircut. When I hear "13" I get taken back to Bartlett High School and all the beautiful kids that I knew 50+ years ago. Those dances and hanging in the "smoking area" were the day. ❤

Great story---nice to know the two Beach boy brothers had such a deep connection and they got to hear the music of Big Star together.

Alex Chilton Chris Bell and Carl Wilson sitting in a room together with Brian Wilson on the phone. Heavy

This artist sharing playback has happened on every important record I’ve ever been a part of. The reaction of one’s artist peers really matters. They serve the need for expert feedback as well as to start up the gossip machine. It’s typically an anxious time for the host, relaxed fun for the guest. Finishing a record is a very exciting part of the creative process, taking incredible discipline. Premiering it in a big way helps. A playback party, listening session with your peers. No more changes - this is IT! In theory, anyway. Inevitably, there will be a phone call or two which I can’t stand.

#1 Record is Chris Bell’s masterpiece. RIP, Chris, love you.

I Would Have Loved To Meet Carl Wilson The Very Best Beach Boy

Amazing story

Beautiful

Terry Manning is one of the coolest guys in the industry. Friends with both the Wilsons and Jimmy Page, who mutually admired him as well

Would love to hear Part 2 of this story! What were the final comments of both Carl and Brian? What transpired once finished playing Big Star? Was there any future meeting ever? Wish you could play the song and identify where Carl asked to stop!

Well……, What did Brian think of the album ??

So cool

When did Brian Wilson tour with Alex Chilton (Must have been the box tops)?

Gangster