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American Idol Top 11 Tackle Miley Cyrus, Alex Chilton

photo credit: JOnasIsMyMiddleName:) The fact that the music professional mentoring the American Idol Season 9 finalists this week was increasingly annoying Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus should’ve been a big enough cue to turn off the TV. Then again, sometimes a good trainwreck is hard to turn away from. Wonder if quirky “indie girl” Lilly Scott is bummed she missed Miley week? (Read: Sore Loser? Lilly Scott’s Sour Grapes) Plus, there was a tribute to Alex Chilton, we think… American Idol...Read Full Story

American Idol Season 9 Top 10 Revealed: Goodbye, Paige.

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photo credit: diongillard The good news is, American Idol is nearing its end—for this season, at least. Wednesday Night’s elimination round sent one Idol contestant home, leaving viewers with the much buzzed about Top 10 (well, usually they’re buzzed about…this season, nobody really cares). Last night’s loser was cut after turning in increasingly bad performances ranging from Rolling Stones Classics to Mariah Carey hits, and it’s no surprise that advice from this week’s “mentor” Miley Cyrus...Read Full Story

SXSW Tribute Concert Celebrates Alex Chilton’s Life And Work

By ultramods on | From celebnews.info

Members of R.E.M., Meat Puppets, She & Him join the rest of Big Star to remember the late Chilton. By James Montgomery Alex Chilton Photo: Frank Mullen/ Wireimage AUSTIN, Texas — It was unseasonably cold deep in the heart of Texas on Saturday night, as winds howled and low-hanging clouds swallowed up the moon. It was the kind of weather that seems to lend itself to mourning.Read Full Story

Andy Hummel, Original Big Star Bassist, Dead At 59

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Musician lost a two-year battle with cancer. By Kara Warner Big Star's Chris Bell, Jody Stephens, Andy Hummel and Alex Chilton in 1972 Photo: Charlie Gillett/ Redferns More sad news for Big Star fans.Read Full Story

Big Star Singer and Cult Icon Alex Chilton Dead at 59

By ocianes on | From elecreview.com

Alex Chilton, singer and guitarist of Big Star, one of the most influential rock groups to emerge from the early 1970s, has passed away at the age of 59. Chilton reportedly suffered a heart attack today in New Orleans, just days before Big Star were scheduled to perform at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas. Chilton had been complaining about his health earlier in the day, and was eventually taken to a New Orleans hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Big Star drummer Jody Stephens...Read Full Story

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Jazz Fest: Tribute to Alex Chilton with David Pirner

On this week's edition of Noise Candy we speak with the frontman of Soul Asylum, David Pirner, about his upcoming tribute to Alex Chilton at Jazz Fest. Pirner will be joined by Alex McMurry, Susan Cowsill, Doug Garrison and Rene Coman this ...

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New Orleans Jazz Fest friends salute Alex Chilton

Many of them gathered Sunday (April 29) on the Gentilly Stage of the New Orleans Jazz Fest to remember ... and cult-hero worship (as cofounder of Big Star) to make a home for himself in a small Treme apartment. He emerged for occasional forays ...

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Alex Chilton Tribute - bestofneworleans.com

The lineup for the tribute includes drummer Doug Garrison (Iguanas), guitarists Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum) and Alex McMurray (Tin Men/Valparaiso Men's Chorus) and singer Susan Cowsill. "We're going to draw from the core of the live set that Alex would ...

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Drive's Musical Man of Mystery David Weber on Alex Chilton -- THE EMI SONG...

Dan Penn, a Box Tops producer/songwriter (one of a few), kept a working relationship with Chilton, who improved his guitar work by studying players like Steve Cropper. At Ardent Studios, Chilton recorded songs with producer Terry Manning, and drummer Richard Rosebrough.

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M Ward - Him from She & Him gets round to his new solo album

M Ward - Him from She & Him gets round to his new solo albumThe IndependentAlso present in spirit is the late Alex Chilton, lead singer of Big Star, to whom the opening track, "Clean Slate", is dedicated. Chilton died in March 2010, days before he was due to perform at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.and more »

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CD review: Lucero 'Women & Work'

CD review: Lucero 'Women & Work'NewsOK.com... and company have soaked up a lot more than suds in their hometown's musical environment, such as the styles spawned by Sun and Stax and their past associations with the late Alex Chilton and revered Southern-fried rock producer Jim Dickinson.

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On the record on the road

Irish TimesOn the record on the roadIrish TimesJIM CARROLL 's tales from America SOMETHING TELLS me that Rick Santorum is not a huge fan of Big Star's legendary frontman Alex Chilton or hip-hop trailblazer DJ Kool Herc (right). Call it a hunch. While we don't know for sure is what the wannabe ...and more »

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Fuse Q&A: Brendan Benson + His New Single!

FuseFuse Q&A: Brendan Benson + His New Single!FuseBut it makes for an interesting record. I mixed it and I noticed how differently the two bands sound. It was like a little experiment. I was watching a video of you playing with Big Star (filling the role of the late frontman Alex Chilton).

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Poetry you need to read: 'Alien Vs. Predator': A review

Poetry you need to read: 'Alien Vs. Predator': A reviewEntertainment WeeklyPredator seems like a book custom-designed for the Entertainment Weekly audience – its verse studded with mostly-jovial references to Michael J. Fox, Eddie Van Halen, CSI: Miami, and a dedication to Alex Chilton – Robbins is also doing some seriously ...and more »

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