A Man Called Destruction
The Life and Music of Alex Chilton, from Box Tops to Big Star to Backdoor Man
by Holly George-Warren
Book Recommendation by Kevin Kolb
You know at least two of his songs.
and
,
but his songbook goes much deeper.
Alex Chilton is often cited by musicians as an influence but he only grazed commercial success himself.
This book, which takes its name from a 1995 album by Chilton, serves not only as a biography but it also chronicles pop music’s evolution from the mid-60s through today.
Parts of this book are referenced in A New Orleans Mix Tape.
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