| Lead singer Alex Chilton continues to maintain a successful solo career worldwide -and is generally considered to be one of the founding fathers of alternative rock.Within the past few years he has toured Japan, Australia, Europe & the USA. |
What Songs Did They Make Popular ?"The Letter" The Box Tops originally recorded for Mala\Bell records of New York - now - called Arista records.Arista has a newly re-mastered compilation CD/cassette which was first released in the fall of 1966. The original group recently
got back together and recorded 13 songs -including favorites
and styles that have a special meaning to the group. |
What Recognition Has The Group Received?"The Letter" was Cashbox magazine "Record of the year"in 1967 The Box Tops recieved 2 grammy nominations in 1967 : Best performance by a vocal
group ; "The Letter" The Box Tops were awarded 2 RIAA-Certified Gold records for "the Letter" & "Cry like a Baby". |
| "The Memphis
based Box Tops are the finest example of a blue eyed "Soul
Group".Lead singer -and former Big Star head honcho - Alex
Chilton had a tough swaggering voice that belied his teenage
years -sounding at times as if he were in a cutting match with
the youing Steve Winwood...Instead of knocking off pimply teen
fodder The Box Tops managed to add another link in the Memphis
soul chain - mixing blues, Beatlesque pop, and the sound of Stax,
Hi and Goldwax. The Box Tops benifited from top notch material : Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham`s "Cry like a Baby" & "I met her in Church" ;Wayne Thompson`s "The Letter, Neon Rainbow,and Soul Deep"..... Their music remains a staple on "oldies stations" & has retained it`s vitality for over 2 decades....." John Ford,The All music guide (from the world wide web) |
