Flashback Friday: R.I.P. Alex Chilton

William Alexander "Alex" Chilton (December 28, 1950 – March 17, 2010), an American songwriter, guitarist, singer and producer best known for his work with the pop-music bands the Box Tops and Big Star, died yesterday at 59. It seemed fitting to honor this influential artist with a Flashback Friday nod.

Chilton with the Box Tops, performing their number one hit:



And here's Chilton in 2007, performing Big Star's "Thirteen"...



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