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Memphis, United States (1967 – 1970)
The Box Tops were an American band of the 60s that combined soul and rock music into a popular sound epitomized by their famous single “The Letter”. The band was fronted by teenaged singer Alex Chilton, and for their studio recordings after “The Letter”, consisted solely of Chilton and Memphis studio musicians. For live performances, Chilton was joined by Tom Boggs (drums), Rick Allen (bass), Gary Talley (guitar), and Bill Cunningham (organ). A popular original member before their first hit was Larry Spillman (drums). Spillman, who dated Cybil Shepherd during their high school years, left the band to to play college and pro baseball.
The band existed from 1967 to 1970, after which Chilton went on to lead the legendary Big Star.
The single “Neon Rainbow” was used in television adverts for the UK telecoms company, Talk Talk, in 2009/2010.
The Letter”. The band was fronted by teenaged singer Alex Chilton, and for their studio recordings after “The Letter”, consisted solely of Chilton and Memphis studio musicians. For live performances, Chilton was joined by Tom Boggs (drums), Rick Allen (bass), Gary Talley (guitar), and Bill Cunningham (organ). A popular original member before their first hit was Larry Spillman (drums). Spillman, who dated Cybil Shepherd during their high school years, left the band to to play college and pro baseball.
The band existed from 1967 to 1970, after which Chilton went on to lead the legendary Big Star.
The single “
Neon Rainbow” was used in television adverts for the UK telecoms company, Talk Talk, in 2009/2010.
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Slesar-int wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Shit+rave/
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coby111 wrote:
Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home, Cause my baby just a-wrote me a letter.
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NotSoVelvet wrote:
Ain't got time to take a fast train
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ParaDex wrote:
gimme a ticket for an aeroplane
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Wonka_yea wrote:
Love them
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RedMosquitoo wrote:
I am so extremely in love with this band, right now I almost can't listen any other group. This is great music, and I hope It will never be forgotten!
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Kenji-mike wrote:
that is so good
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chenepan wrote:
I'm your puppet!
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zwurbelkurbel wrote:
The letter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Scentlesss wrote:
goodbye Alex
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jrevelator1 wrote:
Alex Chilton Tribute by Dead Scene Radio and Attraction Records. http://www.attractionrecords.com/alex-chilton/
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kingrizla wrote:
Cannot believe some hack butchered The Letter on American Idol days after the death of one of the best songwriters of all time...
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laddertown wrote:
rip alex :(
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laughingwindows wrote:
RIP
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Adadah wrote:
RIP Alex, and thank you for what you did.
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TheDevilsTuna wrote:
Crying like a baby since I heard the news. My thoughts are with his family at such a sad time http://besttuna.blogspot.com/2010/03/big-star-has-become-black-hole.html
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anika-f wrote:
RIP Alex :'-(
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Euphonic wrote:
:/
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Kriksylv wrote:
RIP Alex
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lubiekrewetki wrote:
Alex :(
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