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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.
Transport yourself back to 1975, when America graced the iconic Hollywood Bowl stage with this epic performance featuring Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. Now, we are thrilled to announce the release of a special recording of that historic event.
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.
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.
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.
Gerald Linford Beckley (born September 12, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, and a founding member of the band America. [1]
Recently I was fortunate enough to be able to talk to Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, the two co-founders of the legendary band about their music, their influences, their storied career, and the resultant conversation, edited for clarity, is below.
America are an American rock band that was founded in England in 1970 by friends Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. They met during high school and the band was formed.
Explore America's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about America on AllMusic.