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Joe Puerta (born July 2, 1951) is the bassist/vocalist and founder of the American rock group Ambrosia. He co-wrote one of the band's early hits, " Holdin' On To Yesterday " (1975). Puerta was a touring member (bass/vocals) of the bands for Chi Coltrane , Laura Branigan , and Sheena Easton .
Joe Puerta became a founding member of Bruce Hornsby and the Range. In 1989, Ambrosia reunited with all four original members and began playing live shows again, mostly on the West Coast. They expanded their touring ranks once again with Tollak Ollestad (vocals, keyboards, harmonica) and Shem von Schroeck (vocals, percussion, bass, guitar).
- 1970–1982, 1989–present
Aug 25, 2020 · Puerta’s bass artistry is as adventurous as the ensemble he commandeers, plying harmonic counterpoint and pocket grooves as the songs warrant. In the mid-80s when Ambrosia was on hiatus, Puerta was a founding member of Bruce Hornsby’s ensemble “The Range” which wax a platinum slabs and singles. Joe also toured with Sheena Easton.
Aug 28, 2018 · Joe Puerta’s musical journey has been a rich one filled with hits, nonstop collaboration, and lots of performances. The bassist, vocalist and co-founder of the five-time Grammy-nominated rock ...
Joe Puerta, the bass player of Ambrosia, talks about his career, influences, and upcoming appearance in Kent with Orleans. He shares his stories of writing "Holdin' On To Yesterday", working with Alan Parsons, and meeting other classic rock artists.
Puerta was a touring member (bass/vocals) of the bands for Chi Coltrane, Laura Branigan, and Sheena Easton. He later became an original member of Bruce Hornsby and the Range. His association with Bruce Hornsby started when Hornsby was invited to play sessions with Ambrosia on their last album. In 2020, Joe married his tour manager and long-time ...
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