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R.I.P., Alex Chilton

5344 days ago
Pop Candy — Last night the festive atmostphere here at South by Southwest was interrupted when news broke that Alex Chilton had died. As part of the Box Tops and Big Star, the Memphis artist made a massive impact on pop music. He went on to influence a generatio... more info
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Remembering Big Star's Alex Chilton

5344 days ago
Guardian Music — My life has been guided by Big Star and the music of Alex Chilton. Here are some of my favourite memories …March 3, 1990A tired-looking man is on stage in a half-empty pub in Leeds. He looks well into middle age, but he's not yet 40. He's playi... more info
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Shorties (Alex Chilton, Books Every Man Must Read,and more)

5344 days ago
LargeHeartedBoy — RIP, Alex Chilton of Big Star and the Box Tops. Remembrances by Ben Greenman, the Guardian, the Memphis Commercial-Appeal, Arts Beat, Entertainment Weekly, and Greg Kot. Made Man lists five books every man must read. This 2010 Pavement tour page... more info
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Alex Chilton top 10: All you need to know about the late Big Star and Box Tops star

5344 days ago
The Mirror — 1. As a teenager Chilton formed the Box Tops, and topped the charts with The Letter in 1967. Their other hits included Soul Deep and Cry Like a Baby. more info
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Musician Alex Chilton of Big Star, Box Tops Dies at 59

5344 days ago
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Alex Chilton dies, aged 59

5344 days ago
Guardian Music — The Box Tops and Big Star singer allegedly suffered heart problems in New Orleans yesterdayAlex Chilton, singer and guitarist with influential bands the Box Tops and Big Star, has died aged 59.Chilton is reported to have suffered heart problems in Ne... more info
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R.I.P Alex Chilton 1950-2010

5344 days ago
DrownedInSound — Alex Chilton, singer for The Box Tops and most famously Big Star, has died aged 59 in New Orleans of a suspected heart attack. He was due to perform with Big Star at SXSW in Austin on Saturday. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info
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7. Influential guitarist, singer Alex Chilton dies

5344 days ago
Star Online, Malaysia — NEW ORLEANS (AP): Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, known for his influential work with bands the Box Tops and Big Star, died Wednesday. He was 59. more info
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Rocker Alex Chilton of the 'Box Tops' dies

5344 days ago
CNN Showbiz — Rock guitarist and singer Alex Chilton, known for his work with bands the Box Tops and Big Star, died Wednesday. more info
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Obituary: Alex Chilton

5344 days ago
Spinner.com — Filed under: R.I.P.Alex Chilton of Big Star, who has died at the age of 59 in New Orleans, La. after suffering heart problems, left an indelible mark on pop music with a literate but accessible sensibility and a masterful_thumbnail.gift for songwriti... more info
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