Forty years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.Īmerica's journey has found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate 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”. Shippensburg, PA Luhrs CenterĬelebrating the 50th Anniversary of perennial classic-rock favorite America's beginnings. So many people to thank! Safe travels, health & happiness. Many of us recognize how truly fortunate we have been. We know how fragile we, our fellow creatures and land is. When met up with the musical life lessons of Joni Mitchell, CSn&Y, Jackson Browne and others, our 'early 70s' passion for life carries through strongly. It's not as if we 'softies' can or would want to resist the music's love. Along with many brothers and sisters - and children weaned on it, the music has met up with calm, thoughtful and caring love.

Many of the fans hold the music close to OUR hearts. Ventura Highway - I've never been near its asphalt. I knew but needed reminded of just how deep my emotional roots run with gosh darn at least half of the songs. The twenty-something merchandising gent was interested in some of the items that I'd brought in to be seen and/or signed, including a sunset view on the cover. The young fellas in the band socialized with folk after the show by Ye Olde Merchandizing Table. Over the years I've so enjoyed playing America songs on my Martin D-18. The visual presentation was a lovdly and sentimental touch. I had not heard the guys live since 1976 in Hershey.

A heavy snow that day made for cautious traveling.

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