R.I.P Alex Chilton 1950-2010
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Alex Chilton, singer and guitarist for The Box Tops and 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. Though the cause of death has yet to be confirmed, Chilton yesterday complained of feeling ill in the day and was taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Chilton was undoubtedly an influence for many a musician in the past and present, with his songs covered by Elliott Smith, Wilco and Bat For Lashes, amongst others.
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Alex Chilton
RIP
Terribly shitty news, I don't even know if I can bring myself to listen to his voice today as it's one of the saddest things anyway.
Though this will
send me to belatedly buy the box set from last year, anyone who isn't familiar should take some time to listen at least #1 Record today.
Gutted
It's rare that I'm affected by such news, but this made my heart sink. #1 Record on repeat toda I think.
Chilton was #1
As if Linkous' death wasn't grim enough. I'm shocked & gutted at this, a terrible loss, I secretly figured Chilton might be immortal... x
Big Star are criminally underrated
Years ago, my heart was set to live, oh
But I've been trying hard against unbelievable odds
It gets so hard at times like now to hold on
My guns they're waiting to be stuck by
At my side is God
And there ain't no one gonna turn me 'round
Thank you, friend
Ah heck, this is devestating news. I've just texted a couple of friends to tell them. It's hard to imagine what my life would be like without the music of Big Star.
Within 2 weeks of the death of Mark Linkous too. Gutted, totally gutted.
Memphis has been taking some big hits
Jim Dickinson, Jay Reatard, & now this. RIP Alex.
Alex Chilton R.I.P.
Really sad news, such a brilliant singer. Not to mention his huge influence you can see running through so many bands. Wilco, REM & Teenage Fanclub especially. Not long after the loss of Mark Linkous, it really reminds us not to take these wonderful talents for granted.
As The Replacements say:
Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round
They sing "I'm in love. What's that song?
I'm in love with that song."
I never travel far, without a little Big Star
I echo the above
Got to thank Paul Westerberg for bringing the great man to my attention.
RIP.
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