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OBITUARY: Alex Chilton Big Nashville Star Dies

Alex Chilton, the pop hitmaker, cult icon and Memphis rock iconoclast best known as a member of 1960s pop-soul act the Box Tops and the 1970s power-pop act Big Star, died Wednesday at a hospital in New Orleans. The singer, songwriter and guitarist was 59. "I'm crushed. We're all just crushed," said John Fry, owner of Memphis' Ardent Studios and a longtime friend of Chilton's. "This sudden death experience is never something that you're prepared for. And yet it occurs...

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08:34 on March 18 2010

Rocker Alex Chilton of the 'Box Tops' dies

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

The Box Tops Big Star

05:21 on March 18 2010

OBITUARY: Alex Chilton Big Nashville Star Dies

All About Jazz — Alex Chilton, the pop hitmaker, cult icon and Memphis rock iconoclast best known as a member of 1960s pop-soul act the Box Tops and the 1970s power-pop act Big Star, died... more info

The Box Tops Big Star

06:52 on March 18 2010

Influential rocker Alex Chilton dies

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW ORLEANS - Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, who topped the charts as a teen and later became a cult hero with Big Star, died Wednesday. He was 59. more info

Big Star

09:04 on March 18 2010

7. Influential guitarist, singer Alex Chilton dies

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

The Box Tops Big Star