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Rock 'n' Roll Artists A-Z...Strawberry Alarm Clock

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Living in California and originally known as the Sixpence, The Strawberry Alarm Clock created the US number 1 in 1967 with the rockin' power of 'Incense And Peppermints'. This euphoric slice of 'flower-power' bubblegum was initially intended as a b-side and the featured voice was a friend on hand during the session, rather than an official member. The group - Mark Weitz (organ), Ed King (lead guitar), Lee Freeman (rhythm guitar), Gary Lovetro (bass) and Randy Seol (drums) - added a second bassist, George Bunnell, prior to recording a debut album. The new arrival was also an accomplished songwriter, and his contributions enhanced a set that coupled hippie trappings with enchanting melodies and some imaginative instrumentation. Such features were maintained on successive Strawberry Alarm Clock albums, while 'Tomorrow' and 'Sit With The Guru' continued their reign as chart contenders. The group supplied much of the music for the film Psyche-Out, in which they also appeared. Gary Lovetro left the line-up prior to Wake Up It's Tomorrow, and several subsequent changes undermined the band's direction. Good Morning Starshine, released in 1969, introduced a reshaped band where Jimmy Pitman (guitar) and Gene Gunnels (drums) joined Weitz and King, the latter of whom was relegated to bass. Although undoubtedly professional, this particular quartet lacked the innovation of its predecessor and although they remained together until 1971, the Strawberry Alarm Clock was unable to regain its early profile. Ed King later joined Lynyrd Skynyrd, while several of his erstwhile colleagues were reunited during the 80s for a succession of 'summer of love revisited' tours.

Thee Sixpence (1966 - March 1967)

Ed King - guitar/vocals - formerly with surf-rock group, The Irridescents.
Mike Luciano -
Gene Gunnels -
Randy Seol - drums/vocals - formerly with The Goldtones.
Released single "In the Building" b/w "Hey Joe" (spring 1966).

Strawberry Alarm Clock I (March 1967 - 1968)

Ed King - guitar/vocals
Lee Freeman - guitar/bass/horns/drums/vocals
Mark Weitz - keyboards
Gary Lovetro - bass/vocals
George Bunnel - bass/special effects
Randy Seol - drums/vocals

Album:
"Incense and Peppermints" (1967) - Single: "Incense and Peppermints" (singer was Greg Munford--not a band member--vocalist with Shapes of Sound and later Crystal Circus).

Strawberry Alarm Clock II (1968 - 1969)

Ed King - guitar/vocals
Lee Freeman - guitar/bass/horns/drums/vocals
Mark Weitz - keyboards
George Bunnel - bass/special effects
Randy Seol - drums/vocals

Albums:
"Wake Up...It's Tomorrow" (1968) - Single: "Tomorrow"
"The World in a Sea Shell" (1968)

Strawberry Alarm Clock III (1969 - 1970)

Ed King - guitar/vocals
Lee Freeman - guitar/bass/horns/drums/vocals
Mark Weitz - keyboards
Jimmy Pitman - guitar/vocals
Gene Gunnels - drums

Albums:
"Good Morning Starshine" (1969)

Strawberry Alarm Clock IV (1970 - late 1971)

Ed King - guitar/vocals
Lee Freeman - guitar/bass/horns/drums/vocals
Paul Marshall - guitar/vocals
Gene Gunnels - drums

Albums:
"Changes" (1971)
Group disbands. Ed King joins Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Strawberry Alarm Clock V (1982) (reformed)

Ed King - guitar/vocals - formerly with Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Lee Freeman - guitar/bass/horns/drums/vocals
Rerecorded "Incense and Peppermints" for a K-Tel album.

Compilations:

"The Best of the Strawberry Alarm Clock" (1970)
"Strawberries Mean Love" (1992)

Discography and Photos

http://strawberryalarmclocksac.homestead.com/StrawberryAlarmClockSAC.html



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