America is a British-American rock band whose harmonious soft rock sound and skillful songwriting catapulted them into fame in the early 1970s. Formed in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley, the trio met in high school in London as the sons of U.S. Air Force personnel. America's music is characterized by its folk-rock influences and the members' distinctive vocal harmonies. They achieved significant success with their self-titled debut album and the transatlantic hits "A Horse with No Name" and "I Need You." Their smooth, melodic sound endured through the decade, with their biggest hit, "Sister Golden Hair," reaching number one in 1975.

Over the years, America has seen shifts in its lineup, with Dan Peek leaving the group in 1977. Bunnell and Beckley have continued as a duo and maintained the band's legacy, commemorating their long-lasting career with milestone collections such as "50th Anniversary: The Collection" and "Hits: 50th Anniversary Edition." With over half a century of music creation, America has delved into their archives to provide fans with "Archives, Vol. 1" and unearthed tracks through releases like "Lost & Found." Their recent work also celebrates live performances, evidenced by recordings such as "Live at Goodbye Summer’71" and "The Grand Cayman Concert," as well as revisiting the charm of their repertoire with modern takes like the "Houses in White (America 50th Anniversary Remix)." Despite the changing landscape of music, America's warm, acoustic-driven anthems continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Genres

Album Rock

Classic Rock

Folk Rock

Mellow Gold

Soft Rock

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Latest Release

Sister Golden Hair (Live)

America

Single - Released August 2, 2024