Who was lead singer of the Box Tops?
Alex Chilton
The Box Tops/Lead singers
But to Alex Chilton, one of rock’s great enigmas, this was the most precious house in the world. It was home. As the teenage frontman of the Box Tops, Chilton’s preternaturally gritty voice sent “The Letter” — “gimme a ticket for an aeroplane, ain’t got time to take a fast train …
Who played on the Box Tops records?
Many of their lesser known Top 40 hits, including “Neon Rainbow”, “I Met Her in Church”, and “Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March”, are considered minor classics….
| The Box Tops | |
|---|---|
| Associated acts | Big Star |
| Website | boxtops.com |
| Members | Gary Talley Bill Cunningham Rick Levy Ron Krasinski Barry Walsh |
Why did the Box Tops break up?
The Box Tops’ music also encompassed touches of pop and psychedelia, although the group’s own lack of control over it eventually led to their split-up. Frustrated, Evans and Smythe both left the band to return to school in early 1968, and were replaced by Rick Allen (ex-Gentrys) and Tom Boggs, respectively.
Was Alex Chilton married?
Laura Chiltonm.?–2010
Alex Chilton/Spouse
Did Alex Chilton have children?
Timothee Chilton
Alex Chilton/Children
What are Box Tops used for?
The Box Tops for Education App allows users to earn cash for their designated eligible, enrolled school by using the features of the App. Starting on June 1, 2019, cash can be earned by using the App to scan your receipt for the purchase of Box Tops participating products.
Is Alex Chilton of The Box Tops still alive?
Deceased (1950–2010)
Alex Chilton/Living or Deceased
When were the Box Tops popular?
1967
They became a popular band in the Memphis rock scene. In 1967 they changed their name to The Box Tops to avoid confusion with another local band called The Devilles. They reached national prominence with their song “The Letter” in 1967, which reached the #1 spot on Billboard’s chart and stayed there for four weeks.
Where is Alex Chilton buried?
Alex Chilton
| Birth | 28 Dec 1950 Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA |
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| Death | 17 Mar 2010 (aged 59) New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA |
| Burial | Cremated, Location of ashes is unknown |
| Memorial ID | 49878675 · View Source |
What happened to Alex Chilton?
Chilton was taken to the hospital in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, complaining of health problems, and died the same day of a heart attack.
What does Chilton mean?
The name Chilton is primarily a male name of English origin that means A Town By The River.
How much money do you get for Box Tops?
Each Box Top is worth 10 cents to a participating Box Tops school. Box Tops can be earned from receipt scans or traditional Box Tops clips. Bonus Box Tops certificates or Bonus Box Tops offers, when available, are usually worth more than that.