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.
I got the pleasure of meeting Lee Freman at the West Ends Taste of Dallas.
ReplyDeleteI was working for Judy Jett of Jettstream International Productions at the time.
THE Strawberry Alarm Clock was doing a ReunionPerformance that weekend along with John Sebastion and headlinibg was Michael Nesbit of the Monkeys.
It was the thrill of a lifetime to grow up in the 60's and then meet and jam at the after party with these musical legends that have help me shape my own music style.
Rest in Peace Lee Freeman You are my hero.
He invited me with a few other musicians back to his hotel room where we jammed with Elvin Bishop, Andy Timmons, Spencer Davis, and the Infamous Walker Sisters.
Check out my video "Times Between on you tube, tonight in memory of Lee Freeman.
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCACx5o5K3uu94y1sZTdP02w/videos#bottom-sheet
Thanks a Million,
Kathy Weidman
"The Weed"