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    Alex Chilton: Come On Honey

    Alex Chilton, lead singer for the 60's teen group The Box Tops and one of rock's most revered cult figures, is often sited as an influence for many of today's rock stars.

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    By Ariana Morgenstern • Dec 20, 2011 • 1 min read

    Alex Chilton found success early on in his career as the lead singer for the 60's teen group The Box Tops and later became one of rock's most revered cult figures as the front-man for groundbreaking power pop band Big Star. He's often sited as an influence for many of today's rock stars. Today's Top Tune is from 1970, it comes from sessions recorded for his first solo release it's called "

    Come On Honey," from

    Free Again: The "1970" Session.

    Banner Image by Stephanie Chernikowski.

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      Ariana Morgenstern

      Executive Producer, Music Department & Today's Top Tune

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