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Los Angeles, California, United States (1965 – 1972, 1989 – 1993, 2003 – 2009)
The Seeds were a 1960s rock and roll band based in Los Angeles, California, United States, whose raw and abrasive energy, and simple, repetitive lyrics came to exemplify the garage rock style. The band was active from 1965 to 1972. The group reunited in 1989, split again in 1993 and reunited once more in 2003. The band’s future is in question after the June 2009 death of its only constant member, singer Sky Saxon.
Lead singer Sky Saxon was heavily influenced in style and appearance by Mick Jagger, and the group promoted the fact that Blues great Muddy Waters once called them “America’s own Rolling Stones.” Keyboardist Daryl Hooper was a major factor in the band’s sound; the band was one of the first to utilize keyboard bass; guitarist Jan Savage and drummer Rick Andridge completed the original quartet. Vocalist Saxon also played bass guitar.
The Seeds’ first single, “Can’t Seem To Make You Mine,” was a regional hit in southern California in 1965. The band had their only national top-40 hit, “Pushin’ Too Hard”, in 1966. Two subsequent singles, “Mr. Farmer,” (also 1966) and “A Thousand Shadows” (1968) achieved more modest success. Though musically primitive, one album was devoted to the Blues (with liner notes by Muddy Waters), and another (Future, 1967) was full-blown psychedelic rock, with ornate flower-themed graphics to match. The original Seeds disbanded in 1970, shortly after the release of Raw and Alive at Merlin’s Music Box.
Lead singer Sky Saxon was heavily influenced in style and appearance by Mick Jagger, and the group promoted the fact that Blues great Muddy Waters once called them “America’s own Rolling Stones.” Keyboardist Daryl Hooper was a major factor in the band’s sound; the band was one of the first to utilize keyboard bass; guitarist Jan Savage and drummer Rick Andridge completed the original quartet. Vocalist Saxon also played bass guitar.
The Seeds’ first single, “Can’t Seem To Make You Mine,” was a regional hit in southern California in 1965. The band had their only national top-40 hit, “Pushin’ Too Hard”, in 1966. Two subsequent singles, “Mr. Farmer,” (also 1966) and “A Thousand Shadows” (1968) achieved more modest success. Though musically primitive, one album was devoted to the Blues (with liner notes by Muddy Waters), and another (Future, 1967) was full-blown psychedelic rock, with ornate flower-themed graphics to match. The original Seeds disbanded in 1970, shortly after the release of Raw and Alive at Merlin’s Music Box.
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BeeBeeKiddo wrote:
R.I.P. Sky Saxon
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RussellChap wrote:
Nice organ & haircuts
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Slesar-int wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Shit+rave/
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eSpinoza88 wrote:
900 Million People Daily - crazy song
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iconan wrote:
A pleasure that is renewed at every listening. Garage-Psych. -.-.-.-. om hari om .....
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DoctorFeelgoood wrote:
One of the best garage bands of 60's.
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yrnghtmr13 wrote:
So many good songs it's unbelievable... Night Time Girl, Rollin' Machine, Mr. Farmer, Tripmaker, Girl I Want You..................
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OzmaWhyborn wrote:
Fallin' in love is very nice <3
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ummanturkoglu wrote:
the seeds are awesome
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psychedali wrote:
every few weeks I get addicted again to their music. it's so fu** simple and catchy.
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FakePlasticDick wrote:
usaram google translator na bio
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FakePlasticDick wrote:
agree
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LedHeadTilDeath wrote:
Like the 13th Floor Elevators only no electric jug =D
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IAJP wrote:
livinglark's shout is absolutely incredible. so heart-warming to see fans of music like this from the time it came out. great stuff.
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willywonka091 wrote:
this remains the best ever: http://www.last.fm/music/The+Seeds/+images/44937233
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NOHIDDENPATH wrote:
Great 60s band. Can't Seem To Make You Mine is superb. www.myspace.com/foxyladydee
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luckystoned wrote:
one the best garage / psychedelic bands. forever!!!!
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livingark wrote:
Been lovin' these tunes since the tunes played on the radidio. I was a weather observer in the Air Force stationed with Minuteman Missiles. That and Country Joe McDonald's Section 43 from the Electric Music for the Mind and Body album changed me from a worm to a butterfly that can sting. Became a hippie and never turned back. Found pot after I was out and in college, over 21. Oh God! I cried as I felt normal and whole for the first time in my life. I will use this until you heal me or I die! I declared. I raised 5 kids for 17 years and have 11 grandkids who have never been clobbered. Sweet. Thanks SEEDS, what great fruit you made in me!
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The Seeds are the tits.[2]
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jeffrey_chaucer wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/event/1820596+ХЭППЕНИНГ+—+in+search+of+an+old+british+sound
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KEITH MORRIS (Circle Jerks) and his new band added to the tribute album lineup
28 Jan 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/theseeds
JUST CONFIRMED FOR THE SKY SUNLIGHT SAXON
ALBUM:OFF! w/Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle
Jerks) Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides)Steve McDonald (Redd
Kross, Sparks, Beck)Mario Rubalcab (Earthless, Rocket . …
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jimrisdon, Ziniralai and Jools_90 added The Seeds to their libraries. yesterday morning
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AliGuz wrote about The Seeds – Can't Seem To Make You Mine in Playlist 2/1/12. Monday afternoon
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RussellChap tagged The Seeds with no hit single and great organ. 7 days ago
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