Memphis’ Big Star became a musical legend long after the group had broken up. The band is, from left, Chris Bell, Andy Hummell, Jody Stephens and Alex Chilton
Alex Chilton
Memphis’ Big Star became a musical legend long after the group had broken up. The band is, from left, Chris Bell, Andy Hummell, Jody Stephens and Alex Chilton
NEW ORLEANS — Alex Chilton, the pop hitmaker, cult icon and Memphis rock iconoclast best known as a member of 1960s pop-soul act the Box Tops and the 1970s power-pop act Big Star, died Wednesday at a hospital in New Orleans.
The singer, songwriter and guitarist was 59.
“I’m crushed. We’re all just crushed,” said John Fry, owner of Memphis’ Ardent Studios and a longtime friend of Chilton’s. “This sudden death experience is never something that you’re prepared for. And yet it occurs.”
Chilton had been complaining about his health earlier Wednesday, Fry said. He was taken by paramedics from his home to the emergency room but could not be revived.
For more on the story, visit the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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