US EditionThe Electric Prunes Lead Singer James Lowe Dead at 82
- James Lowe, lead singer of 1960s psychedelic rock band The Electric Prunes, died peacefully on May 22, 2025, surrounded by family and music.
- In the early 1970s, Lowe stepped away from his music career to focus on engineering and industrial filmmaking, before bringing The Electric Prunes back together in 1999 and performing with them until his passing.
- The Electric Prunes became well-known in the 1960s for their breakthrough single "I Had Too Much to Dream ," which featured a pioneering psychedelic sound and played a key role in shaping the genre.
- Lowe's family described him as "an elder statesman of rock 'n' roll" who was a "creative force" and said, "James' heart gave one final electric beat" as he passed peacefully.
- Lowe leaves behind his wife Pamela, their three children, and grandchildren, and his legacy continues through The Electric Prunes and his contributions to music and film.
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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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