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A Horse With No Name” and “Sister Golden Hair.” Comprised of Gerry Beckley (September 12, 1952 - ), Dewey Bunnell (January 19,1952 - ), and Dan Peek (November 1, 1950 - July 24, 2011), they were seldom a favorite with critics, but were exceptionally successful commercially selling both singles and albums. Despite the presence of other heavyweight acts like James Taylor and Rod Stewart on their roster, America was Warner Brothers Records’ biggest selling act of the 1970s.
Sons of American fathers and British mothers, their fathers being military personnel stationed at the West Ruislip USAF base in London, all three attended London Central High in Bushey, Hertfordshire in the mid-60s where they met while playing in two different bands.
They eventually got together and formed the rock band America, honoring the name of the homeland they had hardly even seen during their several travels around the world. They played their first gigs in pubs and clubs in the London area, including some highlights at the Roundhouse, where Pink Floyd had been playing at the beginning of their own career.
Their first LP was recorded at Trident and Morgan studios in London and produced by Ian “Sammy” Samwell, who was known for the hits he had written for Cliff Richard, with the assistance of Jeff Dexter.
The album was initially released in Europe with only moderate success and without the breakout hit “A Horse With No Name.” Samwell helped the group to record and persuaded the Warner Brothers label to release the new song on an EP which was highly popular in the United States as well as in Europe.
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IsaacCorreia Awesome band.
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ummanturkoglu R.I.P Dan...
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SteQ " You Can Do Magic " ♥ You know darn well, when you cast your spell, you will get your way, when you hypnotized, with your eyes, a heart of stone can turn to clay
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Chriistian2 Happy Birthday & RIP Dan Peek (1950-2011)
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Raphael_Ramone 'A Horse With No Name' é uma das músicas mais lindas que eu já ouvi até hoje.
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Arthur_Lima To Each His Own is so sad, but still beautiful. One of my favorites songs. And only now I know about Dan... RIP, man.
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TheUnbreakable_ the last unicorn ! (Y)
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tehskai RIP Dan Peek.
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tahamonie Dan will live on, His life was a worthwhile thing. Thanks for the Great Tunes RIP
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KeithJones RIP, Dan
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arashkh RIP Dan! :'(
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Hejmai Dan will be miss. Rip.
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nolteCOD RIP Dan :(
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Peter88Online RIP Dan Peek [4]. Great band
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ritesofspring RIP Dan Peek [3] :(
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Carl_rere RIP Dan Peek [2]
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Pan_Urban RIP Dan Peek
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M_Mochi hopefully I will be able to see them in concert... ><
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KatieDementie she was a special girl, she meant the world to me, i gave up everything...
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Sslemer Tin Man!
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- Feb 24 America The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles CA, United States
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