Thursday, March 18, 2010

R.I.P. Alex Chilton

Big Star singer Alex Chilton dies aged 59 .
According to BBC News Chilton, 59, died in hospital in New Orleans after experiencing apparent heart problems. Chilton was with The Box Tops, Power Pop Gods Big Star, produced The Cramps and had a solo career in his own right.

Big Star who reformed in '05 to release the album In Space. Chilton planned to appear with Big Star at South by Southwest on Saturday.

To read my review of the recently released Big Star Box Set Keep An Eye On the Sky click here.

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