The Los Angeles Times, Wednesday, February 24, 2010
'60s Band Had No. 1 Hit
Lee Freeman, 60, a member of the 1960's band Strawberry Alarm Clock, famous for its flower-power anthem "Incense and Peppermints," that became a Number 1 hit in 1967, died of cancer February 14, 2010 at his home in the Bay Area, his brother Doug, said in an email.
Freeman, who played rhythm guitar, sang and wrote lyrics, was an original member of the band, which was called Thee Sixpence when it was formed in 1966. None of the band members wanted to sing lead on "Incense and Peppermints," intended to be released on the B-side of a single, so a friend on hand for the recording session volunteered. The group also supplied music for the film "Psych-Out" in which it also appeared.
Freeman, born November 8, 1949, in Burbank, continued to play with the band during
reunions.
NOTE: Lee was preceded in death by his father Douglas and his mother Pauline and sister Patricia Freeman Farrell. Lee is survived by his brother, Douglas Freeman. May he rest in peace.
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