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Alex Chilton, born on December 28, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, was a guitarist, singer and songwriter. Death is recorded on March 17, 2010, at the age of 59. Education on record includes Central High School.
My Take
Alex Chilton matters to me precisely because the market got him wrong. The teenage voice of the Box Tops scored early hits, yet his later work with Big Star and his solo records never found the charts they deserved. That commercial neglect turned out to be a kind of seed, because those underheard songs became a blueprint for power pop and inspired generations of writers who chased that bittersweet melodic shimmer. To me he is proof that artistic influence outlasts sales figures. Losing him in 2010 was a real loss, but the music he left behind only grows in stature.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex Chilton
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・チルトン
- Reading
- あれっくす・ちるとん
- Born
- December 28, 1950 – March 17, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
- Origin
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / songwriter / record producer / singer-songwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Central High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex%20Chilton
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206693
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Chilton born?
Born December 28, 1950.
When did Alex Chilton die?
Died March 17, 2010, aged 59.
Where was Alex Chilton from?
Alex Chilton was from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
What did Alex Chilton do?
Alex Chilton worked as guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, singer-songwriter.
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