Alex Chilton dies, aged 59

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 New Orleans yesterday, where he was admitted to hospital. A family friend, John Fry, confirmed the musician's death, saying his passing was "just a sudden and unexpected event".Chilton was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1950. He went on to join his fir...

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