US EditionThe Electric Prunes Lead Singer James Lowe Dead at 82
- The frontman of the 1960s psychedelic rock group The Electric Prunes passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on May 22, 2025, in Los Angeles.
- The Electric Prunes became widely recognized in the late 1960s for their successful single "I Had Too Much to Dream ," which reached the top tier of the charts. After leaving the music scene in the early 1970s, Lowe pursued a career in engineering and film production.
- Lowe reunited with The Electric Prunes in 1999 and remained active as their frontman, performing through 2025 and occasionally reflecting on the band's pioneering psychedelic sound.
- Lowe's family shared that he passed away naturally and peacefully, embraced by his loved ones and accompanied by the melodies of the music he cherished.
- Lowe's death marks the loss of a creative force and elder statesman of rock 'n' roll who influenced psychedelia and encouraged younger artists to follow their experimental paths.
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The Electric Prunes lead singer James Lowe dies at 82
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images James Lowe, lead singer of the ’60s band The Electric Prunes, died May 22 at the age of 82, according to a statement posted by his family on the band’s social media pages. The post says Lowe “passed away peacefully of natural causes,” sharing that he “leaves behind a legacy of sound, love, and boundless creativity.” Formed in 1965, The Electric Prunes were a psychedelic rock band from Los Angeles that had two popular …
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