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Who is the lead singer of the band America?

Who is the lead singer of the band America?

Dan Peek
America/Lead singers

Who sang lead vocals on Ventura Highway?

America
Ventura Highway/Artists

Who is Gerry Beckley married to now?

Eleanor Beckleym. 1978–1982
Gerry Beckley/Spouse

Is Gerry Beckley still married?

Beckley, now married to an Australian, splits his time between homes in California and Australia.

Who died from the band America?

Dan Peek
Died July 24, 2011 (aged 60) Farmington, Missouri, U.S.
Genres Folk rock, soft rock, country rock, contemporary Christian
Instruments Vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, harmonica
Years active 1969–2011

What guitars did America use?

America Gear

  • Taylor. America plays Taylor Guitars.
  • Crook Custom Guitars. Bill Crook, who spent years on the road as America’s sound engineer, now builds world-class custom guitars.
  • Spector Bass Guitars.
  • Dewey Bunnell plays a Fender Telecaster.
  • Gibson Guitars.
  • Rickenbacker.
  • Gretsch Guitars.
  • DW Drums.

Who were the original band members of America?

Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate, the late Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” America became a global household name and paved the …

Who was the original singer of Sister Golden Hair?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. “Sister Golden Hair” is a song written by Gerry Beckley and recorded by the band America for their fifth album Hearts (1975). It was their second single to reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, remaining in the top position for one week.

Where does Gerry from Sister Golden Hair live?

Gerry spoke to us from his home in Venice – the California one – near the beach, on the dark morning of March 25, 2020. It was dark both physically and emotionally, because of this crisis, which has been exponentially expanding in many directions every day.

Who are the members of the band America?

Because of the Coronavirus and social restrictions here in L.A. and elsewhere at this moment, all new interviews we’re conducting for American Songwriter are being done over the phone. We spoke to Gerry Beckley, who along with Dewey Bunnell, separately wrote songs for their band America.

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