59 years (1950–2010)

Similarly one may ask, is Alex Chilton still alive?

Deceased (1950–2010)

Also Know, how did Alex Chilton die? Heart attack

Similarly one may ask, how old was Alex Chilton when he sang the letter?

16

When did Alex Chilton die?

March 17, 2010

Related Question Answers

Who was lead singer of the Box Tops?

Alex Chilton

Who wrote the song Thirteen?

Alex Chilton
Chris Bell

What happened to the Box Tops?

Personnel changes and winding down (1969–1970)

Cunningham left the Box Tops to return to school in August 1969 and was replaced by Harold Cloud on bass. Finally, in February 1970, the remaining founding members, Talley and Chilton, were ready to move on and disbanded the group.

Who originally recorded the letter?

“The Letter” is a song written by Wayne Carson that was first recorded by the American rock band The Box Tops in 1967. It was sung in a gruff blue-eyed soul style by Alex Chilton.