Alex Chilton

Alex Chilton (december 28, 1950 - March 17, 2010) was an American singer and guitarist who was known of the bands The Box Tops and Big Star.

Chilton had with The Box Tops, of which a number of The letter hitsuccessen (1967) was the largest. After the break-up of The Box Tops, Chilton played solo in 1970 to some time in 1971 with Chris Bell to form the power-pop band Big Star, a group that would bring three albums which had no commercial success but affect alternative bands such asr.e.m.. Written by Chilton and Bell the number from 1998 was In the Street, in performances of Todd Griffin and Cheap Trick, used as the theme song of the television seriesThat ' 70s Show .

In the 90 's reunions of both followed The Box Tops and Big Star. Of the latter band also appeared new work.

Chilton died after a heart attack on March 17, 2010.