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Active

1960s - 2000s

Born

August 20, 1937 in Salt Lake City, UT

Died

June 25, 2009 in Austin, TX

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Garage Rock Psychedelic/Garage Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock

Also Known As

Richard Marsh

Member Of

The Seeds
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Sky Saxon

Biography by Steve Huey

Founding member of leading 1960s garage rock band the Seeds.
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Album Highlights

  • The King of Garage Rock
    Sky Saxon
    The King of Garage Rock
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    Sky Saxon
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  • Red Planet
    Sky Saxon
    Red Planet
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  • Eccentric
  • Summery
  • Swaggering
  • Energetic
  • Rebellious
  • Theatrical
  • Gritty
  • Lively
  • Raucous
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  • Intense
  • Literate
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  • Passionate
  • Rousing
  • Spiritual
  • Trippy
  • Bravado
  • Sexual
  • Confident

Artists Themes

  • Cool & Cocky
  • Freedom
  • Hanging Out
  • Partying
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