Lee Freeman, 60, a member of the 1960s' band Strawberry Alarm Clock, famous for its flower-power anthem that became a No. 1 hit in 1967, died of cancer Feb. 14 at his home in the Bay Area.
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 Nov. 8, 1949, in Burbank, continued to play with the band during reunions.
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 Nov. 8, 1949, in Burbank, continued to play with the band during reunions.
