Release 1999

BIG STAR
Alex Chilton came back together with songwriter partner CHRIS BELL with
BIG STAR in early 1972. They produced without big success two great BEATLES
or CCR influenced Powerpop LPs. BELL left the band after the 1st LP to go solo.
The group recorded a 3rd album (the LP was not released before 1978)  together
with some session players, before they split in 1975.

The BOX TOPS:
Great mix from Beat, Pop & Soul  produced  from DAN PENN with
ALEX CHILTON' s  rough & soulful voice.
The Band broke up at end of  1969 - From 1967 to 1969 they released 4 LPs.
Letter & Cry like a Baby went into TOP 5.
 
In 2003 BOX TOPS made an Re-Union Tour. Chilton died in spring 2010.

Style: Power Pop ; Blueeyed Soul-Pop

see: 
Box Tops ;  Alex Chilton ;  Dan Penn ; Chris Bell ; DBs ; Booker T. & MGs ; REM ;

Musicians:
BOX TOPS :
Alex Chilton - lead vocals, guitar;  John Evans - organ; 
Gary Talley - guitar;  Danny Smythe - drums;
Bill Cunningham - bass, piano; 
From Mid 1968:
Rick Allen - organ, drums  (for Evans) & Tom Boggs - drums;
4/1969: Jerry Riley - guitar  replaced  Talley

BIG STAR (1972-75) :
Alex Chilton - lead vocals, guitar; Andy Hummel - bass;
Chris Bell - guitar, vocals; Jody Stephens - drums;
Guest: 
Steve Cropper - guitar

Tracks    all songs by Bell-Chilton  if not shown..
September Gurls    - 1974
When my Babys Beside me
Feel
The Ballad of El Goodo
O my Soul   - 1974
Whats going Ahn   - 1974
In the Street
Thirteen
Mod Lang   - 1974
Back of a Car  - 1974
Watch the Sunrise
Daisy Glaze  - 1974
Give me another Chance
Im in Love with a Girl