Timeline: The Band America -- From the 70's to Today | Timetoast

May 22, 1967

All Three Band Members Attended HS Togehter in London, England

For Wikipedia Site and Info Click Here!The three met after playing in two different bands in high school. Dan Peek, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell were are sons of American Servicemen and British Women. After starting acrossed the ocean, eventually California called them home to America!
Period: Jan 1, 1970 to Feb 26, 2012

America - 1970's to Today
Dec 20, 1970

First Major Gig Warming up for Elton John and The Who
Feb 26, 1971

Released First Album
Feb 26, 1971

First Big Hit Released with a Different Name

"A Horse with No Name" was orginally released as the "Desert Song." The name was later changed and added to their first album for release in the States. The re-released album quickly went Plantinum!
Dec 29, 1971

First Album Released with Only Moderate Success
Apr 26, 1972

"I Need You" and "Ventura Highway" off Homecoming Album are Top 10 HIts

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Nov 15, 1972

Second Album "Homecoming" was Released
Jan 23, 1973

America Wins Grammy Award for Best New Artist for 1972

America won over the Eagles, Harry Chapin and Loggins and Messina!
Oct 11, 1973

"Muskrat Love" off Third Album was a Top Hit
May 13, 1977

Dan Peek Quits the Band

After years of life in the fast lane, Dan Peek decided to find God and slow down....in a solo career in which he reached out to Pat Boone!
Feb 26, 1982

"You Can Do Magic" A Top Hit for Beckley and Bunnell
Feb 26, 1990

America Continues to Make Music and Tour

American plays over a 100 shows a year to this day!!!!
Feb 26, 2000

Purchase America's Music

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Jul 24, 2011

Dan Peek Passes Away
Feb 26, 2012

America Will Play in Paducah, KY on March 2, 2012

I am hoping to attend!!!!
Feb 26, 2012

America Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame