Alex Chilton Dies in New Orleans…

Rocker Alex Chilton has died in New Orleans, apparently of a heart attack according to CNN reports. Known best for his recording with the Box Tops (“The Letter,” “Soul Deep” and “Cry Like a Baby”) and the legendary Big Star, Chilton was featured in an interview by then-editor Keith Spera In OffBeat’s April 1995 issue. More to follow as details become available.