>>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.
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>>http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2010/03/alex-chilton-dead-at-59-led-big-star-box-tops-inspired-countless-bands.html
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>Why do so many musicians die young? 62 seems to be a good age for them. Why, recently Kate McGarrigle (of Kate & Anna McGarrigle, ex of L Wainright III, mother of Rufus and Martha W) died at 63. One of my main loves in music, she was.

Damn. I hadn't heard that.

Loudon is hanging in there and he has to be over 62. Not to mention all the Brit rockers who are still touring, LOL.