Mr. Chilton goes to Washington

He’s not in the grave yet but he’s likely spinning already. The Colorado Independent is late coming to this today, but indie rocker and Memphis rat Alex Chilton died last night. Today Tennessee U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen eulogized him on the floor of the House.

He was the kind of songwriter other songwriters and people with good taste liked. Here’s a page of YouTubes of Chilton music.

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