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The United States of America was an American experimental rock band founded in Los Angeles in 1967 by composer Joseph Byrd and vocalist Dorothy Moskowitz, with electric violinist Gordon Marron, bassist Rand Forbes and drummer Craig Woodson. Their 1968 self-titled album, often cited as an early showcase for the use of electronic devices in rock ...
Steve Brown (producer) died January 2, 2021. Steve Brown died following a short illness related to a fall in December. Brown entered the music business in the 1970s as a drum roadie following a chance conversation with Elton John at a petrol station, and went on to become a tape op in a studio alongside his schoolfriend, Steve Lillywhite, who went on to produce U2, The Pogues, Big Country ...
Jul 26, 2011 · July 26, 2011, 11:40 PM UTC / Source: Reuters. By Mary Slosson. Dan Peek, a co-founder and musician for the folk rock band America, famous for the No. 1 hit "A Horse with No Name," has died. He ...
The band was formed in 1970 by Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek. Notable hits include “A Horse with No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” and “Sister Golden Hair.”. Over their career, they have released more than 20 studio albums, with their self-titled debut album “America” (1971) being a significant success.
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Verne Allison (1953 – 2012) The Dells were an American doo-wop group. Formed in high school in 1952 in Harvey, Illinois by founding members Marvin Junior, Verne Allison, Johnny Funches, Chuck Barksdale, and Mickey and Lucius McGill, under the name The El Rays. They released their first recording in 1954 and two years later had their first R&B ...
Aug 24, 2021 · BOBBY HARVEY, who has died aged 86, was a fiddler, a barber, property developer and band-leader who commanded a legion of loyal friends and fans. His career highlights are almost too many to relate. Not only was he hired to play fiddle tunes for Yehudi Menuhin and Stephane Grappelli, he also toured America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand ...
Ed Cassidy (1923–2012), rock and jazz drummer, member of Spirit. The Dells (1952– ), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singing group started at Thornton High School in Harvey. Tom Dreesen (1942– ), stand-up comedian. Nelsan Ellis (1978–2017), actor and playwright. Lupe Fiasco (1982– ), rapper.
