Gerry Beckley is showing off his photography skills with the help of an old friend, Todd Snyder.
The America singer has released a collection of limited-edition, collectible tees and hoodies with Todd Snyder — all of which use his photographs as artwork. The images showcased in the collection were taken during Beckley’s globe-spanning tours with America, and show some gallery-level talent. Beckley captured “seemingly commonplace things” like old cars, trees, and beach scenes, and did so with a professional eye for composition, lighting, and color.
As expected from Todd Snyder,...
The America singer has released a collection of limited-edition, collectible tees and hoodies with Todd Snyder — all of which use his photographs as artwork. The images showcased in the collection were taken during Beckley’s globe-spanning tours with America, and show some gallery-level talent. Beckley captured “seemingly commonplace things” like old cars, trees, and beach scenes, and did so with a professional eye for composition, lighting, and color.
As expected from Todd Snyder,...
- 7/29/2022
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
America has announced a 50th anniversary world tour. The soft rock group will celebrate the anniversary of their 1971 self-titled debut, when Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and the late Dan Peek went to Number One with “A Horse With No Name.”
The band’s trek starts this week, kicking off in Brookville, New York, on February 21st. They’ll make stops in major cities — including New Jersey’s Bergen Pac on February 23rd and the Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale on March 24th — before heading to Europe in July.
The band’s trek starts this week, kicking off in Brookville, New York, on February 21st. They’ll make stops in major cities — including New Jersey’s Bergen Pac on February 23rd and the Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale on March 24th — before heading to Europe in July.
- 2/20/2020
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Looking back, it seems odd that one of the Seventies’ greatest feel-good songs begins in such dispiriting fashion: “Well, I tried to make it Sunday/But I got so damn depressed.”
When “Sister Golden Hair” was released in 1975, America had little reason to be depressed. In the prior four years, the trio had taken over Am radio with breezy tunes like “Ventura Highway” and “Horse With No Name” that evoked images of the desert. (The latter bumped “Heart of Gold” out of the Number One slot in 1972, causing many to...
When “Sister Golden Hair” was released in 1975, America had little reason to be depressed. In the prior four years, the trio had taken over Am radio with breezy tunes like “Ventura Highway” and “Horse With No Name” that evoked images of the desert. (The latter bumped “Heart of Gold” out of the Number One slot in 1972, causing many to...
- 3/19/2019
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
Chicago – Both rock ‘n roll and the California culture would be completely different without the sound and influence of The Beach Boys. One of the founding members of the legendary band is Al Jardine, who in 1961 was a schoolboy friend of Brian Wilson when he joined the fledgling group. Jardine has released a new solo album called “A Postcard from California” and embarks on a 50th Anniversary Tour with The Beach Boys starting later this month.
Al Jardine’s ‘A Postcard from California’ Was Released April 3rd, 2012
Photo credit: AlJardine.com
“A Postcard from California” is Jardine’s first solo album, which showcases his personal style combined with the classic renderings of “The Beach Boys sound.” This is a love letter to his adopted state (Jardine was born in Ohio) from someone who contributed mightily to the California dream. Most of the songs were penned by Jardine, and many of his famous friends took part,...
Al Jardine’s ‘A Postcard from California’ Was Released April 3rd, 2012
Photo credit: AlJardine.com
“A Postcard from California” is Jardine’s first solo album, which showcases his personal style combined with the classic renderings of “The Beach Boys sound.” This is a love letter to his adopted state (Jardine was born in Ohio) from someone who contributed mightily to the California dream. Most of the songs were penned by Jardine, and many of his famous friends took part,...
- 4/12/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley attend America honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photo copyright Andrew Evans / PR Photos. Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley attend America honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photo copyright Andrew Evans / PR Photos. Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley attend America honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photo copyright Andrew Evans / PR Photos. Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley attend America honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photo copyright Andrew Evans / PR Photos. Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley attend America honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photo copyright Andrew Evans / PR Photos.
- 2/8/2012
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
London, July 28(Ani): America rock star Dan Peek was found dead at his home in Missouri, Us, aged 60.
The reason behind the death of the co-founder of America has not yet been established with a post-mortem being planned.
America was an overnight success, with Peek meeting the members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell at London Central High School.
"It was.
The reason behind the death of the co-founder of America has not yet been established with a post-mortem being planned.
America was an overnight success, with Peek meeting the members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell at London Central High School.
"It was.
- 7/28/2011
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
America singer Dan Peek has died at the age of 60. Peek was found dead by his wife Christina in the couple's Farmington, Missouri home on Sunday, the musician's father confirmed to The AP. The cause of death has not yet been determined. America formed in 1969, after Peek met bandmates Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley while attending school in London. Their self-titled debut album hit the top of the Us album charts in 1971, spawning the hits 'A Horse With No Name' and 'I Need You'. Peek left America following the release of their 1977 album (more)...
- 7/27/2011
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
St. Louis — Dan Peek, a founding member of the popular 1970s band America and singer of high harmonies on hits that included "A Horse With No Name" and "Ventura Highway," has died, his father said Tuesday. He was 60.
Peek's wife, Catherine, found him dead Sunday in bed in his home in Farmington, Mo., about 60 miles southwest of St. Louis, Milton Peek said. The cause of death was not known, and an autopsy was planned. Dan Peek suffered from arthritis, but it wasn't known if that was a contributing factor.
Peek, whose father was in the U.S. Air Force, had met the two other members of America – Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley – while attending high school in London. After signing a record contract, America was an almost instant sensation with songs featuring tight harmonies over catchy tunes. All told, America had three platinum and three gold albums, along with eight Top 40 hits,...
Peek's wife, Catherine, found him dead Sunday in bed in his home in Farmington, Mo., about 60 miles southwest of St. Louis, Milton Peek said. The cause of death was not known, and an autopsy was planned. Dan Peek suffered from arthritis, but it wasn't known if that was a contributing factor.
Peek, whose father was in the U.S. Air Force, had met the two other members of America – Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley – while attending high school in London. After signing a record contract, America was an almost instant sensation with songs featuring tight harmonies over catchy tunes. All told, America had three platinum and three gold albums, along with eight Top 40 hits,...
- 7/27/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Dan Peek was proud to be an American. The singer and musician, who along with Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell founded the band America in 1970, died at his Farmington, Mo., home on Sunday, according to his father, who said that Peek's wife Catherine found him dead in their bedroom. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine cause of death. Peek was 60. Among Peek's songwriting contributions while a member of America were the songs "Lonely People," which reached No. 5 on the Billboard singles chart, "Don't Cross the River," "Woman Tonight" and "Today's the Day." The rocker's high harmonies are also on prominent display in America's most enduring hit,...
- 7/26/2011
- E! Online
Grammy-winning rock group America have been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced this morning by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The group--Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell--will receive their star along the fabled Boulevard in 2012, which also marks the 40th anniversary of their .Best New Artist. Grammy Award. .We are truly humbled and honored to be chosen to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame for the year 2012,. says Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley. .Thank you to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for this wonderful gesture. We are truly thrilled that America has been chosen to be represented with this prestigious honor.. America is celebrating their 40th...
- 6/22/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Sept. 6: Comedian JoAnne Worley is 72. Country singer David Allan Coe is 70. Country singer Mel McDaniel is 67. Singer-bassist Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) is 66. Actress Swoosie Kurtz is 65. Comedian-actress Jane Curtin is 62. Country singer Buddy Miller is 57. Country drummer Joe Smyth of Sawyer Brown is 52. Actor-comedian Jeff Foxworthy is 51. Actor-comedian Michael Winslow ("Police Academy") is 51. Guitarist Pal Waaktaar of A-ha is 48. Country singer Mark Chesnutt is 46. Actress Rosie Perez is 45. Singer Macy Gray is 42. Singer CeCe Peniston is 40. Singer Darryl Anthony (Az Yet) is 40. Singer Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) is 38. Actor Dylan Bruno ("Numb3ers") is 37. Actress Anika Noni Rose ("Dreamgirls") is 37. Actor Justin Whalin ("Lois and Clark") is 35. Singer Nina Persson (The Cardigans) is 35. Actress Naomie Harris ("Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest") is 33. Rapper Noreaga is 32. Rapper Foxy Brown is 31.Sept. 7: Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins is 79. Singer...
- 9/2/2009
- Filmicafe
Jackson used folk-rock band's 'A Horse With No Name' in unreleased track.
By James Montgomery
America's Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley
Photo: Paul Kane/ Getty Images
The men behind "A Horse With No Name" — the song Michael Jackson sampled in an unreleased track that surfaced after his death — say they're "honored" that the late King of Pop decided to use their work.
In a statement to MTV News, Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, two-thirds of folk-rock act America, expressed their gratitude that Jackson chose their song to work into a tune called "A Place With No Name," and their regrets that his fans didn't get to hear the finished version during his lifetime.
"We're honored that Michael Jackson chose to record it and we're impressed with the quality of the track," the statement reads. "We're also hoping it will be released soon so that music listeners around the world can...
By James Montgomery
America's Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley
Photo: Paul Kane/ Getty Images
The men behind "A Horse With No Name" — the song Michael Jackson sampled in an unreleased track that surfaced after his death — say they're "honored" that the late King of Pop decided to use their work.
In a statement to MTV News, Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, two-thirds of folk-rock act America, expressed their gratitude that Jackson chose their song to work into a tune called "A Place With No Name," and their regrets that his fans didn't get to hear the finished version during his lifetime.
"We're honored that Michael Jackson chose to record it and we're impressed with the quality of the track," the statement reads. "We're also hoping it will be released soon so that music listeners around the world can...
- 7/20/2009
- MTV Music News
In the no-surprise department, Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley of America hope that the newly-leaked Michael Jackson song that samples the group's classic "A Horse With No Name" finds its way to a true release. "We're honored that Michael Jackson chose to record it and we're impressed with the quality of the track," said the pair in a statement released late today. "We're also hoping it will be released soon so that music listeners around the world can hear the whole song and once again experience the incomparable brilliance of Michael Jackson." The 22-second snippet of a song called "A...
- 7/18/2009
- Hitfix
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