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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / songwriter / record producer / singer-songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Central High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex%20Chilton
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Chilton born?
December 28, 1950 – March 17, 2010.
Where is Alex Chilton from?
Alex Chilton is from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
What does Alex Chilton do?
Alex Chilton works as guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer, singer-songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.