At this year’s Best of the Beat (January 28 at Generations Hall), we’ll have a tribute to the late Alex Chilton, who passed away last March. The Iguanas’ rhythm section – Rene Coman and Doug Garrison – played with Chilton, and they’ll be joined by Alex McMurray, Dave Pirner, Theresa Andersson, Susan Cowsill, Davis Rogan [...]
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Magnetic Ear, Aliens of Extraordinary Ability (Independent)
October 1, 2010 – 12:50 am
The track listing for Magnetic Ear’s Aliens of Extraordinary Ability is packed tight with guest appearances from throughout the various strata of the New Orleans music scene: from newcomer Sasha Masakowski to Dirty Dozen Brass Band co-founder Roger Lewis. The credits demonstrate the wide-ranging connections that Magnetic Ear’s members have made, and the music they’ve [...]
YouTube du Jour: Alex Chilton (again)
April 15, 2010 – 10:49 am
Yesterday, we premiered a video of Alex Chilton playing Bob Strong’s benefit in December 2007. Here’s another song from that concert, a version of Big Star’s “In the Street” with James Singleton and Carlo Nuccio in the rhythm section.
Support the Musicians’ Clinic
April 14, 2010 – 1:14 pm
Keith Spera’s fine story on Alex Chilton for The Times-Picayune left some under the impression that he and his wife Laura were in dire financial straits – so much so that people have been offering her financial assistance since his passing. Through an intermediary, Laura said that she doesn’t need the help and would prefer [...]
YouTube du Jour: Alex Chilton
April 14, 2010 – 10:31 am
One of Alex Chilton’s last gigs in New Orleans was a December 2007 benefit for Le Crepe Nanou bar manager Robert Strong, who had been shot during a robbery attempt on St. Charles Avenue. Here he is performing Michael Jackson’s “Rock with You” with James Singleton on bass. Thanks to Michelle Bell for the footage.
French Quarter Fest and Save The Clinic
April 7, 2010 – 5:21 pm
The weather’s going to be outstanding for this year’s French Quarter Festival, and I hope you’ll have a chance to go…or come, if you’re from outside New Orleans. If you haven’t been to FQF, it’s an astounding compedium of New Orleans music, food and the unmatched ambience of the Riverfront and the French Quarter. The [...]
Obituary: Alex Chilton (1950-2010)
April 1, 2010 – 1:00 am
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Alex Chilton died of a heart-related problem in New Orleans on March 17, 2010. Chilton’s work with the Box Tops, Big Star and as a solo artist inspired a considerable and loyal following in the indie and alternative music fields. His compositions have been performed by Wilco, Garbage, Son Volt, [...]
Laura Chilton on Alex’s Passing
March 24, 2010 – 3:22 pm
Before the Big Star tribute during SXSW, publicist Heather West read a letter from Alex Chilton’s wife, Laura. Here’s the letter: “Even though Alex left this world way too soon, I feel so fortunate to have been his friend and wife. I would like to say a few things about his relationship with music and [...]
Pizza, Parades and Texting MCs: a SXSW Diary
March 23, 2010 – 1:21 pm
[OffBeat contributor Aaron LaFont was also at SXSW: here's the first two days of his diary] Day 1: A sense of utter disbelief soon followed by a somber ache came over me when I learned of Big Star’s Alex Chilton’s passing. Somehow this news eluded me yesterday, as I set out from the Big Easy [...]
Saying Goodbye
March 21, 2010 – 10:39 am
Writer Eric Weisbard wrote on Thursday, “I read my Facebook and Alex Chilton is Michael Jackson. I leave Facebook and he doesn’t exist.” Fortunately, SXSWville (located in Austin) has been the physical equivalent of Weisbard’s Facebook page, and for artists, writers and fans of a certain age, Chilton’s passing has been Topic A. While most [...]
