Congressman Cohen Commemorates the Life of Alex Chilton

[@PCPWorldwide]

I can't remember the last time I was so proud of an elected official. Thank you Congressman Cohen.

[@pablo2541]

Thank you for doing this Rep. Cohen!

[@shawniemar]

Mr. Cohen, Thank you for honoring Alex Chilton in this way. This is certainly one of the most touching commemorations I have heard in a political forum. I was 6 when I first heard Alex Chilton singing The Letter. I still have the very 45 my mom bought back then. I grew up on Alex's music--from the Box Tops to Big Star, to his solo endeavors--I love it all--and his passing was deeply saddening. It just goes to show that we need to appreciate each and every day. Congressman, YOU ROCK!

[@plimsoul89]

Beautiful, and so deserved. Thank you, Congressman Cohen!

[@paulklee]

great speech- my new favorite politician- alex was a real musician- the highest compliment

[@LunarModule7]

OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you Congressman Cohen!!! Alex Chilton was a brilliant artist. And I appreciate your recognition of him and his work.

[@CathPatron]

This was really nice. Loved Alex Chilton and Big Star!

[@JoeyLevenson]

i loved seeing this thanks!

[@madmolf]

It is very moving to have such a sincere and simple homage and acknowledgment of Alex Chilton's contribution to R&R history.

[@TheLynnsterZone]

Thanks for this. For a brief moment - and for probably the first time in more than a decade - this made me proud to be a Memphian and proud it's my birthplace. Though I lost my fondness for this city years ago, I am ever thankful that you have continued to remain in office and continue to serve this city. Many get elected to various posts, but few seem to truly care but yourself. RIP Alex. This city has lost a special native son, and it and the music world have lost an absolute gem this week.

[@Avian801]

No one could have done a better job of paying tribute to Alex Chilton. If our every legislator were blessed with this kind of depth intelligence, and humanity, we'd be a different country. Thanks, Rep. Cohen. Jamey Hecht, PhD

[@cackermuffin]

absolutely beautiful. just read the Big Star book....yes, inspiring!!! x

[@tozzer577]

a big thank you!

[@pathduck]

Thank you congressman for this moving tribute. RIP Alex I will always love your music...

[@fromawindowtoascreen]

R.I.P. Alex. Your music lives on forever.

[@cwize]

I'm encouraged that a sitting congressman knows who Alex Chilton, REM and The Replacements even are, much less taking the time to memorialize Alex. Nice work, sir!

[@MarkErickson-Painter]

That was pretty cool. I had read you had done that, a class thing to do. The Letter was the first song I knew all the words to as a kid, Alex Chilton meant a lot to me. That voice. I have been rediscovering him this year, his sudden passing shocked me. A moving tribute, before the House of Representatives. Alex, a shy musician would be pleased & honored by your words. In this political climate, the nicest thing I have seen in years. Best 2 you, Memphis & Tennessee. thanks from the west, Mark

[@friendlier]

Concise, heartfelt, and true. I can see you are an Alex Chilton fan, Congressman. Thank you.

[@cavedour]

Thank you Rep. Cohen for this moving and poignant tribute to brilliant artist whose legacy is much larger than the recognition he ever received.

[@TallBuildingsShake]

Thanks go to Rep. Steve Cohen for your words about Alex in Congress. Well done. Thank You.

[@CharlieBrown1]

Thanks Rep. Cohen. A heartfelt tribute to one of the most underappreciated heroes of rock-n-roll.

[@flexorder]

I'm a Replacements fan and I found out about Alex Chilton through their song. Thanks!

[@MrMotosMandolin]

Thank you, Congressman. It is good to see someone as unconventional as Alex Chilton earning the respect he deserves. Regards from Berlin, Germany.

[@KarlMarkyMarxx]

Wow. Truly a wonder. We are lucky to have had him.

[@vampyros1]

Thank you Mr. Cohen for a heartfelt homage to a terrific musician; Alex, you will be missed.

[@CheeseCircus]

What a terrible loss... Chilton was great

[@ojabom]

This is nice. It's good to see that they still allow some human beings in politics. Thanks for sharing.

[@JrnMets]

Well said!

[@RichWhiteley]

Thank you for that, congressman.

[@smusmusmusmu]

Dear Mr. Cohen, thank you for this. Best regards from Sweden. May I ask you to consider guaranteed treatment to US troops for pontential PTSD after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. That would truly be supporting your troops. Best regards, Petter

[@MrGenedancingmachine]

Absolute Magic Dream Pop:Summer evenings, skipping rope & bubblegum. R.I.P Alex

[@bighairtosh]

Well spoken, Congressman. R.I.P. Alex Chilton.

[@twinlorna]

RIP Alex.You gave us some great music.

[@KellyGreen5555]

"Tell him what we said 'bout Paint it Black..." Chilton was a true blue American original. It's "Nighttime" for me... Alex Chilton R.I.P.

[@Stucifer]

Although I'm no fan of the congressman, I thank him for this. I wish he had more time on the floor for the eulogy. I was close to being moved to tears. Can we get a highway, road, or something renamed to acknowledge this great/accomplished musician from Memphis? Sad, but most kids 9or adults) don't know Alex Chilton. Memphis claims a proud musical heritage, and Alex deserves be remembered as an icon.

[@jfredland]

Great tribute. You spend years hoping that MTV or VH1 will acknowledge the greatness of your favorite bands, but it winds up being C-SPAN instead.

[@LynneCooney]

That was wonderful.

[@shiloh7777]

How classy!

[@EdinAmmar]

this makes me wanna cry. How sad. At least there is one Congressman with good taste.

[@PuppyTN]

God Bless Alex Chilton and his family.

[@oogumboogum]

Very nice tribute.

[@roscoenyc]

wow

[@RonanMurphy08]

R.I.P. Alex Chilton.

[@DJVictrola]

awesome

[@journeythruthepast]

Alex Chilton was never appreciated for what he was: The Lennon and/or McCartney of American pop-rock songwriting. While he did several different things in his career, a lot of it was low-key. He's an example of how sometimes you need luck to make it big. Alex didn't get much of that luck and was a cult hero as a result. It seemed to work in reverse as his first big gig was a chart-topping AM radio staple but each subsequent, great outing got buried and unnoticed. But many will never forget him.

[@mistabook]

That was classy.

[@cartoonfreak505]

RIP Alex Chilton

[@theamericanbook]

Rocking.

[@chiefbucknell]

American politician celebrating a great artist: this I like.

[@songOmatic]

Anyone ever notice that one of the girlfriends from GTA4 is called Alex Chilton? I'm guessing that one of the game creators was a big fan!...

[@knivesmusic]

Here Here

[@Anything4adollar]

put politics aside and speak from your heart any time you like.........

[@ixianmachine]

RIP

[@pinkfloid79]

hear hear!!

[@robwestcott]

another republican says than you to congressman cohen