Peek's former America bandmate, Gerry Beckley contributed background vocals on the song, which were recorded at Chris Christian's studio in Los Angeles while Peek was there. The title track hit number 2 on the Christian charts.
But theres more, much more, to this veteran singer/songwriter, as Mike Rimmer found out. Several songs from the album received airplay on contemporary Christian music radio. DAN PEEK will forever be remembered for the 70s mega hit for the band America, 'A Horse With No Name'. It was released in 1984, five years after the release of his first album, All Things Are Possible, and produced by Chris Christian. CCM Contemporary Christian Christian Rock Gospel. Dan Peek albums and discography on AllMusic including all best, old, and new album information. It ties in both to the state and the way the characters always talk about which freeways they took to get around. Staley from Dallas, Tx The theme to SNLs 'The Californians' sketch includes an imitation of the acoustic riff from Ventura Highway.
They didnt seek individual fame, they succeeded as a team of equal partners. Touring members of the band are currently Richard Campbell (bass/vocals), Ryland Steen (drums/percussion) and Steve Fekete (guitars/keyboards/vocals). Dan Peek (November 1st, 1950 - July 24th, 2011). They and Dan Peek seemed to have a connection that worked so well in a band dynamic. Known for singing the high harmonies, Dan Peek contributed lead and backing vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, and harmonica to their recordings during his tenure in the band. Peek, Daniel Dan 60, internationally renowned, Grammy winning song writer who co-founded the group America passed away Jin Farmington, MO. 'An American Band', the America Story, tells the story of the formative years of AMERICA, Dan's personal road to success in music and the turbulent times that followed, leading ultimately to his spiritual awakening. Soon afterwards, the three former London Central High School classmates Peek, Beckley, and Bunnell began making music together. I am in no way trying to make money with this blog.I am simply trying to get the great music of years gone by out in the open once again.Doer of the Word is the second solo album by former America member Dan Peek. Dan Peek albums and discography on AllMusic including all best, old, and new album information. America originally consisted of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek who passed away in 2011. After a brief stint at Old Dominion University in Virginia during 1969, Peek returned from the U.S. Please support the artists and buy as much as you can directly from them. Please note that songs are available for short amounts of time. Daniel Milton 'Dan' Peek (Novem July 24, 2011) was a musician best known as a member of the soft rock band America from 1970 to 1977, together with Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell. As the story goes they offered it to another singer, John Sebastian, to record before it eventually ended up being laid down by America. This song was written by America member Dan Peek (1950-2011) and his wife Catherine Maberry Peek. One of my poignant childhood memories is being in the back of the family car driving round the wild country roads of Argyle on a summer holiday in 1972. But there's more, much more, to this veteran singer/songwriter, as Mike Rimmer found out. The music found through this blog is intended for review purposes and should not be seen as a substitute for the original, legal, RIAA approved product. Dan Peek was a religious man, and apparently this advice is more spiritual or internally-oriented. DAN PEEK will forever be remembered for the '70s mega hit for the band America, 'A Horse With No Name'.
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