Sky Saxon

Singer-songwriter and bassist of The Seeds

Sky Saxon - Singer-songwriter and bassist of The Seeds
Born

August 20th, 1937
88 years ago

Died

June 25th, 2009
16 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the 1960s garage rock scene, contributed to the genre as the lead singer and bassist of the band The Seeds. The group achieved significant success with the hit single 'Pushin' Too Hard,' which reached the Billboard Hot 100. The band's psychedelic sound and distinctive style influenced many musicians and contributed to the development of punk rock. In addition to recording albums, remained active in the music scene for decades, performing at various venues and festivals. His work remains relevant in discussions of 1960s rock music.

Led The Seeds, achieving a hit with 'Pushin' Too Hard'

Influenced genres such as punk rock

Released multiple albums throughout a lengthy career

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