Alex Chilton dies (1 Viewer)

[Jill Hives]

Well honoured even before his death.

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[Moods For Mallards]

I just took all the Big Star stuff off my iPod the other day (except for September Gurls) to make space for some useless pricks.
Sorry.

 

[ElGoodo]

Ah shite. RIP Alex.

 

[Reets]

Well honoured even before his death.

Also

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Supposed to be about Alex Chilton (they got their record deal after opening a gig for him) but guess it could be about their career too.

 

[kevin gallen]

what a load of balls....RIP alex

Healthiest looking 59 year old you could find.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

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ah balls what the fuck is wrong with this year!!

I saw Big Star in New Orleans on new years eve about a decade ago and it was cool.

goddamn.

He'll be in Big Black Car shortly. Take Care Alex. RIP.

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[Goodbye]

Why were none of you at the solo show he did a couple of years ago in Whelans then?

 

[Jamesy Yakuza]

Sad sad news, loved Big Star...

 

[Moods For Mallards]

Why were none of you at the solo show he did a couple of years ago in Whelans then?

I was in hospital. Thanks.

 

[Jill Hives]

I was in hospital. Thanks.

You would have forgotten over and over again anyway.

 

[chris d]

shit news.

Why were none of you at the solo show he did a couple of years ago in Whelans then?

that must have been one of the most oddly promoted gigs ive been too. the only thing i saw for it was a solitary black and white poster on parnel street.

that was a hot gig.

 

[GO]

Why were none of you at the solo show he did a couple of years ago in Whelans then?

Only just got into Big Star in the last year or two,Conzo turned me on to them.Never heard of him before that.

 

[kevin gallen]

I was, twas deadly! got to meet him too

Why were none of you at the solo show he did a couple of years ago in Whelans then?

 

[Goodbye]

I was, twas deadly! got to meet him too

Good man Kevin. It baffled me that there was only about 50 people there and all mostly pissed off that he wasn't playing any Big Star, such a strange gig because of that. Considering the Big Star gig in the Red Box a few years before was heaving with people all loving it. I hate when audiences treat artists like performing monkeys. I was half expecting someone to shout; "Play lesbian bar!" which would have been par for the course.

For the life of me I can't find his autograph anywhere now.

 

[Goodbye]

double post

 

[Flux]

Big Star played the fuckin Red Box and I never heard about it.

What year was that?

Didn't go to the Whelans gig cos I was broke at the time. The brother went, think he was probably one of the Disappointed.

 

[kevin gallen]

yeah, i knew he wouldn't play much Big Star so hearing "when my babies beside me" was a real bonus. He is a funny guy, spends a lot of time tuning his guitar, I remember someone shouting for thirteen and Alex replying sardines? or another person shouting for "love revolution" and him describing it as a "whole load of cornball".

It took me a while to start listening to his solo records but I enjoy all that obscure Rnb stuff he does -plus there are a few gems in there that could have fitted on big star records. Also I know no one seems to agree but I genuinely think the last Big Star record "In Space" from 2004 is an excellent album.

Good man Kevin. It baffled me that there was only aboutO50 people there and all mostly pissed off that he wasn't playing any Big Star, such a strange gig because of that. Considering the Big Star gig in the Red Box a few years before was heaving with people all loving it. I hate when audiences treat artists like performing monkeys. I was half expecting someone to shout; "Play lesbian bar!" which would have been par for the course.

For the life of me I can't find his autograph anywhere now.

 

[Deleted member 3435]

I wasn't at that whelans gig neither. Is it okay for me to post here?

Anyway



2010, shame on you.

 

[Goodbye]

Big Star played the fuckin Red Box and I never heard about it.

What year was that?

Didn't go to the Whelans gig cos I was broke at the time. The brother went, think he was probably one of the Disappointed.

Was a while back, can't remember the year as my memory is shit. Was him and the drummer, chris bell, and guys from the posies or someone like that filling in the other parts.

My favorite part was an unrehearsed cover of Wouldn't it Be Nice with the posies guys bum noting their way through trying to keep up with Alex's chord changes, was such good fun and kind of apt as Al Jardine taught him how to play guitar. Great days

 

[Jerry Twig]

Why were none of you at the solo show he did a couple of years ago in Whelans then?

I was 6000 miles away, plus I heard a rumour that you were going to be there.