James Lowe, the founding and longtime lead singer of the pioneering psychedelic-rock band The Electrical Prunes, has died on the age of 82. His household reported that he died “peacefully of pure causes” on Could twenty second.
“It’s with heavy and electrical hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, James Lowe – lead singer and founding father of The Electrical Prunes,” wrote his youngsters in a collective assertion posted on the band’s Fb web page. “Dad leaves behind a legacy of sound, love, and boundless creativity.”
Lowe fashioned The Electrical Prunes in Los Angeles in 1965 initially as a storage/surf rock band initially named The Sanctions. They modified their identify to The Electrical Prunes shortly thereafter, took on a psychedelic-rock sound, and launched their self-titled debut album in 1967, that includes the hits “I Had Too A lot to Dream (Final Evening)” and “Get Me to the World On Time.”
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The Electrical Prunes launched 4 extra albums over the subsequent couple years earlier than breaking apart in 1970, though Lowe left the group in 1968.
They re-formed in 1999 with Lowe as soon as once more fronting the band, and had been energetic ever since. The Electrical Prunes launched 4 extra albums within the twenty first century, with the newest being 2014’s WaS.
Lowe additionally labored as a producer and engineer, with credit on albums by Todd Rundgren’s band Nazz, amongst others.
Our condolences exit to James Lowe’s household, mates, and bandmates throughout this tough time. Revisit a few The Electrical Prunes’ greatest hits within the movies beneath.
