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Song of the Moment: Alex Chilton
By Steve Rhodes
"Alex Chilton, 59, who began his four-decade career in pop music as the teenage lead singer of the Box Tops and whose later band Big Star influenced 'power pop' bands such as the Replacements and Cheap Trick, died March 17 in a New Orleans hospital. An autopsy was pending," the Washington Post reports.
"The Replacements acknowledged Mr. Chilton's influence with their song 'Alex Chilton.' Perhaps in a nod to a career that often flew under the radar, the song describes Mr. Chilton as an 'invisible man who can sing in a visible voice.'"
Released: 1987
Length: 3:12
Label: Sire
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Posted on March 19, 2010
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A Musical Soul Food LibraryBy Don JacobsonBoinng! My music dork-o-meter just buried the needle!Continue reading "A Musical Soul Food Library" » Posted on March 1, 2010 |
Chicago In Song: Hobo HubBy Don JacobsonIf you go by popular song lyrics, there is no one in Chicago who is not a drunken, miserable wreck.Continue reading "Chicago In Song: Hobo Hub" » Posted on February 1, 2010 |
Like A CloudBy Steve RhodesFar away from the dry land, and it's bitter memories.Continue reading "Like A Cloud" » Posted on March 15, 2010 |
Dave Dudley: LonelyvilleBy Don JacobsonWhere the Nashville Sound met a broken heart and Tom T. Hall.Continue reading "Dave Dudley: Lonelyville" » Posted on January 20, 2010 |
Song of the Moment: Alex Chilton
By Steve Rhodes
Children by the millions sing for Alex Chilton when he comes 'round.Posted on March 19, 2010
Like A Cloud
By Steve Rhodes
Far away from the dry land, and it's bitter memories.Posted on March 15, 2010
Bloodshot Briefing: Hank Williams On Acid And The Bicycle Club He Rode In On
By Matt Harness
Meets Old Wrigleyville, the porn king of New York, and the Illinois gun and knife club.Posted on March 5, 2010
The Beer Goggle Recordings
By Drew Adamek
The track list for my mid-career, drug-addled, alcoholic vanity country rock album.Posted on March 8, 2010
My Favorite 1980s Chicago Radio Memories
By Drew Adamek
I dare you to find a moment as kick ass as Ozzy's on any rock station today.Posted on March 3, 2010
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By Matt Harness
From the Double Door to South by Southwest.Posted on February 26, 2010
Rockonomics: Bon Scott vs. Brian Johnson
By Roger J. Oxoby
Standard deviations and their outcomes.Posted on March 4, 2010
20 Albums I Wish I Never Bought
By Drew Adamek
What can I say? I was really lonely in the '90s.Posted on February 25, 2010
Sting's Tyranny
By The Beachwood Tyrannical Rock Stars Affairs Desk
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Psychedelic Velveeta
By Don Jacobson
Candy-coloured rocket ships from a coupla cheesy dudes from North Dakota.Posted on February 23, 2010
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By Matt Harness
Via eastern Kentucky and Lincoln Square.Posted on February 22, 2010
Song of the Moment: My Sharona
By The Beachwood Little Pretty One Affairs Desk
Is it just a matter of time, Sharona?Posted on February 18, 2010
The Rolling Stones: Love & Theft
By Drew Adamek
As tears go by.Posted on February 16, 2010
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