Alex Chilton Dies at 59 Years of Age

Boston (DbTechNo) – Some sad news to report as guitarist and singer Alex Chilton has died at the age of 59.

He died yesterday at a hospital in New Orleans, according to long time friend John Fry.

It is believed that he was suffering from heart problems which may or may not have played a role in his death.

“Alex was an amazingly talented person, not just as a musician and vocalist and a songwriter, but he was intelligent and well read and interested in a wide number of music genres,” Fry said.

He added that Chilton’s death was totally unexpected and that his wife was very distressed.

Chilton enjoyed a successful music career, working with the bands the Box Tops and Big Star.

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