America, the Band

An Authorized Biography

America, the Band
Billy Bob Thornton, Jude Warne
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h229 x 152mm - 220pg
15 May 2020 US
9781538120958
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As if recovering from a raucous dream of the 1960s, Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek arrived on 1970s American radio with a sound that echoed disenchanted hearts of young people everywhere. The three American boys had named their band after a country they'd watched and dreamt of from their London childhood Air Force base homes. What was this country? This new band? Classic and timeless, America embodied the dreams of a nation desperate to emerge from the desert and finally give their horse a name.Celebrating the band's fiftieth anniversary, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell share stories of growing up, growing together, and growing older. Journalist Jude Warne weaves original interviews with Beckley, Bunnell, and many others into a dynamic cultural history of America, the band, and America, the nation. Reliving hits like "Ventura Highway," "Tin Man," and of course, "A Horse with No Name" from their 19 studio albums and incomparable live recordings, this book offers readers a new appreciation of what makes some music unforgettable and timeless. As America's music stays in rhythm with the heartbeats of its millions of fans, new fans feel the draw of a familiar emotion. They've felt it before in their hearts and thanks to America, they can now hear it, share it, and sing along.
. . .a meticulous and entertaining account . . . Drawing from extensive research and interviews, Warne traces the lives of band members Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek, all Air Force brats who met in London in the 1960s and bonded over their shared American heritage and love of playing music. . . . Warne's passion for the band is evident throughout, [and] Classic rock fans will enjoy this easygoing biography.--Publishers Weekly
America defined the sonic landscape of the Southern California sound.--Christopher Cross, singer and songwriter
Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, Richard Campbell, Willie Leacox, Bryan Garofalo and Michael Woods carved out a creative niche that holds up fifty years later in an art form that hasn't slowed down in its evolution for a minute. Stories like this are always worth telling.--Michael McDonald, singer and songwriter
I grew up listening to America back in the 70's. Their music inspired and comforted me in a way that I still feel today. They have stood the test of time and I still know every word to every song. They take me to a 'GOOD' place. Thanks for the music.--Bill Cowher, Hall of Fame football coach
This book about one of my favorite bands is spectacular. Although we are both celebrating our half century performing, the only difference is that fifty years ago they were suddenly superstars while I was riddled with fear before each show. God bless America.--comedian and actor, Richard Lewis
This book gave me a fascinating and unexpected picture of the band--complex, focused, prolific, and most importantly, good people.--Fred Armisen, comedian and actor
This finely crafted biography is a fitting tribute to one of the finest American bands. It reads like one of their songs: mythic, winding, and full of American soul.--Daniel Roher, director, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
I'll always remember how happy my dad was producing America. The records they made together blossomed with creative spark that great collaborations have. My father was always so proud of the great albums they made, as they are so full of beauty, love, and happiness.--Giles Martin, son of America and Beatles producer Sir George Martin
Jude Warne is a music journalist with publications in The Observer, The Vinyl District, Live for Live Music, No Depression, and Film International. She has written long and short-form pieces on Bruce Springsteen, Steely Dan, Procol Harum, the Band, the Yardbirds, among others. She has also published a six-volume YA fiction series. She lives in New York City.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781538120958
Published: 15 May 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Format: Hardback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 220

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