Stewart - you're right, AC was born in 1950 according to any info I can find online.  

from Wikipedia:
Alex Chilton (born William Alexander Chilton, on December 28, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American songwriter, guitarist, singer and producer best known for his work with the pop-music bands the Box Tops and Big Star.

Also found this little tidbit for you mid-westerners.  There's a big bash planned in Chicago tonight to celebrate Alex's birthday.  Doesn't look like he will be on-hand of course... 
http://illinoisentertainer.com/2006/12/20/alex-chilton-turns-56/#more-1448

Happy Birthday!

Michael
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Stewart Mason" <craigtorso@verizon.net> 

> Wait, that can't be right. Unless he was really 26 when the Box Tops 
> hit and not 16, he must be 56 today. 
> 
> S 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dan Franke" 
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> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 12:12 PM 
> Subject: Happy Birthday 
> 
> 
> > 'Lex Chilton turns 66 today 
> > 
> > How long has he been a grumpy old man? 
> > ...since The Box Tops? 
> > 
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