has recorded several albums and performs regularly. Marshall’s solo CD “Weed and Water” was co-produced by Steve Pouliot (“Saturday Night Fever,” Ann-Margret).
He later found success as a bass player for acts such as Hank Thompson, Johnny Tillotson and George Highfill.īefore joining SAC, Marshall’s bands Beauchemins and the Tree Toppers had record deals with producer Bob Keane (Richie Valens, Bobby Fuller Four, Sam Cooke) and his Mustang label.Ĭontemporary acts who’ve recorded Paul Marshall songs include Patty Loveless, Juice Newton, Highway 101, Jill Sobule and Boy Howdy. My mom’s early influence on me was through art. Shortly thereafter, my dad, who was in the Navy, shipped off to Korea. We lived in North Andover with my maternal grandparents, the Giarrussos, until my folks got their own place. I was born June 9th, 1949 in Lawrence, Mass. The group took its name as an homage to the Beatles psychedelic hit 'Strawberry Fields Forever', reportedly, at the suggestion of their record company Uni Records. Marshall toured and recorded with the band until the 1971 breakup. George: ‘We even learned songs surf songs. Strawberry Alarm Clock is a psychedelic rock band from Los Angeles best known for their 1967 hit 'Incense and Peppermints'. Marshall hooked up with the Strawberry Alarm Clock in time to make an appearance in the Russ Meyer cult classic film “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.” For the soundtrack, the guitarist contributed the songs “I’m Comin’ Home” and “Girl From the City.” Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Incense And Peppermints Strawberry Alarm Clock Incense & Peppermints 1967 UMG Recordings, Inc. From left are Gene Gunnels, Lee Freeman, Ed King.)
(Photo: Paul Marshall, right, with the 1969 version of Strawberry Alarm Clock.
and has enjoyed a long career as a record producer, songwriter and session player. Today, he’s a member of the alt-country band I See Hawks in L.A. Paul Marshall joined the Strawberry Alarm Clock in 1969 and remained with the group as a singer and guitarist for several years.
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