# Dewey Bunnell

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1972 - December: Neil Diamond ”Hot August Night”

Neil Diamond is one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all time.  In August 1972 he performed a series of 10 sold-out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.  Recordings from this concert would be released as a live double-album entitled Hot August Night later that year in December.   Ne…

1972 - January: America ”America”

Surprisingly, America was formed in London.  The trio of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek met in London where their fathers were stationed at the United States Air Force base at RAF South Ruislip.  The three attended London Central High School and began playing together on borrowed acoust…

Musician DEWEY BUNNELL (AMERICA)

For this very special Fourth of July edition of Work in Progress, Logan talks to a “founding father” of America (the band), Dewey Bunnell. Formed in London in 1970 by three sons of US Air Force personnel, America achieved early transatlantic hits with such now-classic songs as “A Horse with No Name…

Horse with No Name and Sister Golden Hair: Gerry Beckley talks about his 53 years in the band AMERICA.

In this episode, Gerry Beckley; singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic band America takes us on a remarkable journey through five decades of music, fame and friendship. Gerry talks about their timeless hits including "A Horse with No Name" and "Sister Golden Hair" and what it felt like t…

1972 - January: America ”America”

Surprisingly, America was formed in London.  The trio of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek met in London where their fathers were stationed at the United States Air Force base at RAF South Ruislip.  The three attended London Central High School and began playing together on borrowed acoust…

1972 - December: Neil Diamond ”Hot August Night”

Neil Diamond is one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all time.  In August 1972 he performed a series of 10 sold-out shows at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.  Recordings from this concert would be released as a live double-album entitled Hot August Night later that year in December.   Ne…

Downtown: The Podcast Episode #045

William Sanderson and Dewey Bunnell join us for this week's podcast.

America on “Ventura Highway” and the Prince Connection

Coming up an interview with one of the biggest selling bands of the 70s, America, led by Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley, and Dan Peek. Here, the 2 principals, Dewey and Gerry, give us the story of a song that became their third consecutive top 10 hit and a radio staple of the early decade, Ventura Hi…

Sunday Slow Down: Ventura Highway — Why It Feels Like Summer Forever

That opening guitar line is pure sunshine. Dewey Bunnell’s relaxed vocals and the breezy harmonies paint a perfect California daydream — palm trees swaying, ocean breeze in your hair, and the promise of endless adventure just over the next hill.

America’s Forgotten Album: Harbor

America’s Harbor arrived in 1977 after a run of albums associated with major songs such as “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” “Sister Golden Hair” and “Today’s the Day.” Unlike those records, Harbor did not produce another enduring radio standard. In this episode of Dave’s Side One, Dave remembers fin…