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Alex Chilton
photo credit: Pat Rainer

Active

1960s - 2000s

Born

December 28, 1950 in Memphis, TN

Died

March 17, 2010 in New Orleans, LA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Rock & Roll Roots Rock Alternative/Indie Rock College Rock

Also Known As

William Alexander Chilton

Member Of

Big Star The Box Tops Tav Falco's Panther Burns
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Alex Chilton

Biography by Cub Koda

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Distinctive, iconic singer for the Box Tops in the '60s, power pop legends Big Star in the '70s, and an acclaimed solo act.
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Album Highlights

  • Cubist Blues
    Alan Vega / Alex Chilto … / Ben Vaug …
    Cubist Blues
  • A Man Called Destruction
    Alex Chilton
    A Man Called Destructio …
  • Like Flies on Sherbert
    Alex Chilton
    Like Flies on Sherbert
  • Cliches
    Alex Chilton
    Cliches
  • Live in Anvers
    Alex Chilton
    Live in Anvers
  • 19 Years: A Collection
    Alex Chilton
    19 Years: A Collection
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