Jody Stephens: podcast appearances and interviews

Jody Stephens, born on October 4, 1952, is an American musician and producer known for his role as a drummer with the band Big Star. He played alongside Alex Chilton and is the last surviving original member of the group following the deaths of other members. In addition to his work with Big Star, Stephens has been involved with Golden Smog, a band featuring members of the Jayhawks and Wilco, and performs with Luther Russell in the band Those Pretty Wrongs. Their debut 7-inch record was released in 2015 on Burger Records, followed by an album in 2016 released on the Ardent Music label. Stephens has also contributed his drumming talents to songs by other artists, including The Lemon Twigs, who cite Big Star as an influence. In 2019, he expanded his role into production, working on the LP Electric Power for the Austin-based band the Reputations. Throughout his career, Stephens has maintained a significant presence in the rock and power soul music scenes.