Incense, Peppermints, and Psychedelic Vibes
A look at the group that brought swirling melodies and dreamy harmonies to the late '60s music scene.
Strawberry Alarm Clock was a psychedelic rock band best known for their 1967 hit "Incense and Peppermints," which became a defining anthem of the era. Formed in Los Angeles, the group blended dreamy harmonies, swirling organ melodies, and fuzzed-out guitar riffs, capturing the trippy essence of the late 1960s.
Despite their initial success, the band struggled to replicate their chart-topping debut, though they continued to release albums and experiment with their sound. Over the years, Strawberry Alarm Clock's influence has endured, with their music featured in films and covered by later artists, cementing their place as a cult favorite of the psychedelic rock movement.
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Strawberry Alarm Clock's lineup changed over the years, but the core members during their peak in the late 1960s included:
Ed King – Lead guitar, bass (later joined Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Mark Weitz – Keyboards, vocals
Lee Freeman – Rhythm guitar, vocals
Randy Seol – Drums, percussion, vocals
Gary Lovetro – Bass (early member)
George Bunnell – Bass, vocals (joined after Lovetro left)
Gene Gunnels – Drums (earlier member, replaced by Seol but later rejoined)
Other musicians joined or left as the band evolved, but these were the main contributors to their signature psychedelic sound, especially during the release of Incense and Peppermints in 1967.