Jody Stephens

As drummer for the legendary early '70s pop group Big Star, Jody Stephens possesses a glimmering reputation among pop aficionados. Less defensive about the legend of Big Star than lead vocalist and songwriter Alex Chilton, Stephens has become somewhat of an ambassador to those who are interested in the troubled and turbulent story of the short-lived group. The role of ambassador is an appropriate one as it was Stephens who remained with the erratic Chilton, playing drums and adding his own composition to the haunting Sister Lovers album, long after original members Chris Bell ...