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The Box Tops were a popular American rock band that emerged in the 1960s. The band was formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1963 and consisted of members Alex Chilton (vocals and guitar), Gary Talley (guitar), Bill Cunningham (bass), John Evans (keyboards), and Danny Smythe (drums). The Box Tops are best known for their hit song "The Letter," which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967. The song was written by Wayne Carson Thompson and features Chilton's distinctive vocals and a catchy, upbeat melody. The Box Tops had several other hits, including "Cry Like a Baby," "Soul Deep," and "Neon Rainbow," all of which reached the top 40 on the US charts. One of the unique features of The Box Tops was their incorporation of a brass section into their music, which gave their sound a distinctive soulful edge. The band was also known for their tight arrangements and Chilton's charismatic stage presence. Despite their success, The Box Tops disbanded in 1970. Chilton went on to pursue a solo career and later formed the influential alternative rock band Big Star. The Box Tops' music continues to be celebrated by fans of 1960s rock and pop music. The Box Tops I (1967 - 1968)
The Box Tops II (1968 - 1969)
The Box Tops III (1969 - 1970)
Group disbands. Band name owned by management company who records new material with anonymous studio groups 1972 - 1974. The Box Tops IV (1996 - 1999)
The Box Tops V (2000 - 2010)
The Box Tops VI (2015 - present)
Cunningham and Talley reform group. Albums:
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