Alex Chilton

American singer-songwriter and musician (1950–2010), lead singer of The Box Tops and co-founder of Big Star; influential in power pop and alternative rock.

From Memphis; achieved teen chart success with the Box Tops in 1967; co-founded Big Star, an influential power-pop band; maintained a solo career with anthologies and albums including Bach's Bottom and A Man Called Destruction. Reviews note his taste for covers, roots in 1950s/60s soul and R&B, influence on bands like the Cramps and Tav Falco, and a reputation for being difficult with conventional showbiz success.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Alex Chilton's singular solo work and his role bridging 1960s soul/rock and later power pop. Reviews highlight his Memphis roots, tasteful covers, and influence as frontman of the Box Tops and co-founder of Big Star. One review treats the anthology 19 Years as a strong guide to his solo output; the other celebrates A Man Called Destruction while noting uneven moments.

For:Fans of power pop, Memphis R&B, garage rock, and students of rock history