Alex Chilton is dead

Perhaps the best songwriter of the 70's and the most famously referenced of the 80's has passed.

Children by the millions/sing for Alex Chilton/ When he comes 'round/They sing, "I'm in love/What's that song?/I'm in love with that song."

If you're curious, listen to The Replacements song called "Alex Chilton." If you're more curious listen to a band called Big Star.