Overshadowed by the departure of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, it has been confirmed that Sky 'Sunlight' Saxon, founder and frontman of Los Angeles '60s garage rock band The Seeds, has also passed away on Thursday June 25th.

According to reports Saxon was hospitalized in Austin, Texas three days prior to his death due to what is presumed to be an infection of the internal organs, which ultimately lead to heart and kidney failure. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah as Richard Marsh, Saxon is thought to be 63 years old, although other sources suggest he was 71. (His wife would confirm neither.)

Formed in 1965, The Seeds gained popularity with songs like Pushin' Too Hard and Can't Seem to Make You Mine but faded into cult status when Saxon joined a religious sect in the 1970s. Various musical collaborations and several records under YaHoWha13 later, The Seeds reformed in their original line-up in 1989 for a headlining tour but remained inactive again until 2003.

Fans can contribute to Sky Saxon's cremation by donating to his widow, Sabrina Saxon.