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America is tagged as: classic rock, rock, 70s, soft rock, folk

America is a light rock band, most popular in the early and mid 1970s and now best known for their #1 hits “A Horse With No Name” and “Sister Golden Hair.” Comprised of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek, 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 ...
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Top 10 America Songs
A Horse With No Name
Ventura Highway
Sister Golden Hair
Tin Man
I Need You
Lonely People
Sandman
You Can Do Magic
Don't Cross The River
Daisy Jane
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Top 10 America Albums
History: America's Greatest Hits
America
The Best of America
Definitive Pop: America
The Complete Greatest Hits
Homecoming
The Grand Cayman Concert
America's Greatest Hits - History
Here & Now
Hearts
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