I learned yesterday of the death of
Alex Chilton. Many do not know the name of this singer/songwriter who with
Chris Bell formed the amazing early 1970s bad
Big Star. Big Star failed commercially, but more importantly succeeded artistically if nothing else because of influence. The first two of three records, #1 Record and Radio City, are astonishing accomplishments. Clearly of the 1970s but having a staying power few bands can hope to achieve beyond the nostalgia factor of adults for teenage...
Published on March 19, 2010 06:00