In this epic three-part interview edition, Koz talks about one of the great underrated bands of all time: Big Star. They've influenced everyone from REM and The Replacements to The Posies and countless other great bands, and as the latest tribute show in which the band's album "Third" gets played live at the Alex Theatre in Glendale April 27 by an all-star band, he spoke with Ken Stringfellow of The Posies, who's played bass for Big Star since 1993; legendary producer Mitch Easter, who helped create these tribute shows;and Big Star's lone surviving original member, its drummer Jody Stephens. We include The Posies' latest single and a slew of Big Star's best songs along the way!