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America are a British-American rock band formed in London in 1970 by English-born American Dewey Bunnell and Americans Dan Peek and Gerry Beckley. The trio met as sons of US Air Force personnel stationed in London, where they began performing live.
Notable hits include “A Horse with No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” and “Sister Golden Hair.” Over their career, they have released more than 20 studio albums, with their self-titled debut album “America” (1971) being a significant success. The band won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1972.
Apr 19, 2018 · America Members of the Classic Band Lineup. Dewey Bunnell (born January 19, 1952 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England): vocals, guitar, percussion. Gerry Beckley (born Gerald Linford Beckley, September 12, 1952 in Ft. Worth, TX): vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass, harmonica.
Buckle up, folks, because this cinematic masterpiece is about to take you on a thrilling ride through the heart and soul of AMERICA! America, the enduring classic-rock favorite, hits the road in 2024 to celebrate their 54th Anniversary, they bring with them the power of their timeless performances.
Bunnell is still a member of America, along with the remaining founding member, Gerry Beckley. America has made more than 20 albums of original material, along with a number of hits compilations, between the 1960s and the present. In 2002, the band released a holiday album entitled Holiday Harmony.
Gerald Linford Beckley (born September 12, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, and a founding member of the band America. [1]
Dec 16, 2023 · The song in question was a winsome acoustic travelogue by band member Dewey Bunnell, now titled A Horse With No Name. By January 1972 it was at No.3 in the UK singles chart, while their self-titled debut album was on its way to the upper reaches of the LP listings.
Jul 7, 2019 · "Ventura Highway" was a very big summer song back in the 70's for the band that's known as America. So what are its founders up to these days? Still traveling a familiar road. John Blackstone...
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Jun 14, 2019 · Gerry Beckley, left, and Dewey Bunnell formed the band America with their high school buddy Dan Peek at the end of 1969, beginning of 1970.
