'60s Psychedelic Rock Icon Dies at 82
Psychedelic rock pioneer James Lowe, of The Electric Prunes, has died at age 82.
Lowe's family — namely his three children — announced the news of their father's passing via the band's official Facebook page on Thursday, May 29.
"It is with heavy and electric hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, James Lowe - lead singer and founder of The Electric Prunes," Lowe's kids wrote in their heartfelt tribute to their father. (Lowe shared children Lisa, Cameron and Skylar with wife Pamela, to whom he was married for more than 60 years.)
"He passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, surrounded by music, our incredible mom, and the three of us - his kids: Lisa, Cameron, and Skylar," they continued. "Dad leaves behind a legacy of sound, love, and boundless creativity. At the center of it all Was our amazing mom, Pamela - his guiding star, enduring muse, and wife of 62 years."
The Lowe family concluded their statement with wise words from the "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" singer.
"In his words - Rock On!" they declared. "And we will."
The Electric Prunes were known for their psychedelic sound in the 1960s, with hits like "I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)" and "Get Me to the World On Time."
Despite their legendary status in the psychedelic rock world, Lowe told Psychedelic Scene last year that drugs did not actually play a major role in the cultivation of their music.
"I think maybe some of us were [doing drugs], but it wasn't the core of the band," Lowe told the outlet in July 2024. "We didn't get high, sitting in there and record and stuff. It wasn't like that."
"The people that did use any substances used it on their own. And sort of apart from the band," he elaborated. "We didn't make it a part of the music or a part of the band, even though people associate it with that."
'60s Psychedelic Rock Icon Dies at 82 first appeared on Parade on May 31, 2025
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