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Alex Chilton dead at 59; led Big Star, Box Tops, inspired countless bands

Alex Chilton at South by Southwest in 2004. AP File photo

By Greg Kot
McClatchy Newspapers

 Paul Westerberg and the Replacements spoke for countless artists and diehard fans when they wrote a song called “Alex Chilton“ in 1987.

Ryan Adams rescheduled

The show will be Friday, Feb. 27 at the Uptown Theater, barring more vomiting and diarrhea. Get tickets here. Thanks for the tip, Denver.