Alex Chilton
I have to tell you I was a bit stunned when I heard about Alex Chilton’s passing yesterday.
He’s probably the most important American musician you’ve never heard of.
I can’t do a better job describing him than the words spoken on the floor of the House of Representatives in his honor.
The first time I ever really figured out who he was, was because I’m such a huge replacements fan. When they sang:
Children by the million sing for Alex Chilton when he comes ‘round
They sing “I’m in love. What’s that song?
I’m in love with that song.”
It was probably no more than a week later that I was listening to his solo albums, and his Big Star records. No more than a month later I was a huge fan.
I’m certainly going to miss him, and my heart goes out to his family.
