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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Laura Snapes

James Lowe, singer of psychedelic rock trailblazers the Electric Prunes, dies aged 82

James Lowe singint with the  Electric Prunes at the Little Steven International Garage Festival at Randall's Island in New York City in 2004.
James Lowe singint with the Electric Prunes at the Little Steven International Garage Festival at Randall's Island in New York City in 2004. Photograph: Bill Tompkins/Getty Images

James Lowe, the singer of psychedelic rock band the Electric Prunes, has died aged 82. His family said in a statement that he died of natural causes.

“Dad leaves behind a legacy of sound, love and boundless creativity,” they said on Facebook. “At the centre of it all was our amazing mom, Pamela – his guiding star, enduring muse and wife of 62 years. We know how deeply he cherished this community, and we feel that love too.”

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