Sky Saxon

Sky Saxon
Saxon in Germany in March 1989
Saxon in Germany in March 1989
Background information
Birth nameRichard Elvern Marsh
Also known asLittle Richie Marsh
Born(1937-08-20)August 20, 1937
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
DiedJune 25, 2009(2009-06-25) (aged 71)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
GenresRock, psychedelic rock, garage rock, acid rock, proto-punk
Occupation(s)Musician
singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar, guitar
Years active1962–2009
LabelsGNP Crescendo
Website[1]

Sky "Sunlight" Saxon (born Richard Elvern Marsh; August 20, 1937 – June 25, 2009) was an American rock and roll musician best known as the leader and singer of the 1960s Los Angeles psychedelic garage rock band The Seeds.[1]

  1. ^ "Sky Saxon, Seeds Singer and Bassist, Dies at 63" Archived July 19, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Press release, TransWorld News, June 25, 2009