Alex Chilton, thanks

I'm sure a lot will be written about Alex Chilton and Big Star in the coming days, but I've got to add a little post anyway. I, like many people my age, first heard of Alex via the great Replacements song, "Alex Chilton". The song was one of my favorites, as it was instantly likable and memorable. It also made me curious to hear what Alex Chilton and Big Star sounded like. I tracked down a cd containing #1 Record and Radio City. Needless to say, Big Star quickly became one of my favorite bands and have remained near and dear to me some 20-plus years later.

Goodbye Alex Chilton. Thank you for all those great songs.

"I never go too far, without a little Big Star" - P.Westerberg