Sad news. He was only 59. If there were any justice, Chilton would have been a superstar and Britney Spears et al would be working at Dunkin Donuts.

http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2010/03/alex-chilton-dead-at-59-led-big-star-box-tops-inspired-countless-bands.html