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Influential guitarist, singer Alex Chilton dies
(AP)



NEW ORLEANS — Singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, known for his influential work with bands the Box Tops and Big Star, has died. He was 59.

Chilton's longtime friend John Fry says that Chilton died Wednesday at a hospital in New Orleans after experiencing what appeared to be heart problems.

Fry, the owner of Memphis-based Ardent Studios, says he has spoken to Chilton's wife and that she's very distressed. Fry said: "It was just a sudden and unexpected event."

Chilton had been scheduled to perform with Big Star on Saturday at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas.

The festival's creative director, Brent Grulke, says Chilton's gift for melody was second to none.

Gulke says: "Alex Chilton always messed with your head, charming and amazing you while doing so."

I know many of you remember THIS song...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD9mCp8SifM

LOL

TFRB plays that

Bummer. Go see your favorite bands before they're gone.

He had a very cool voice. It's a shame he left us so young.

The BOx Tops were based out of Memphis. When I was a bit younger I would see him in all sorts of groups. He could be very brilliant at times but I saw plenty with pickup groups where they kinda fell on their face.

A big loss to the musical community in Memphis.

John Fry referenced in the article is the owner of Ardent Studios (ZZ Top, Zep among others recorded there). When I was a REM Major in college he was a big big supporter.

Im with Jimmy, if there is someone that you want to see, dont make the excuse that you will see them next time cause there might not be a next time!