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Alex Chilton, Scruffy the Cat: Variety Arts Center, Los Angeles CA

Gerrie Lim, L.A. Weekly, 6 November 1987

NO LONGER a Box Top or a Big Star, though after all these years maybe someday he'll be a big star, Alex Chilton showed his mettle with his trio, augmented tonight by an excellent three-man horn section (including renowned saxman Jerry Jumonville), proving he's not merely just a great songwriter but a great showman as well.

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