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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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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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July 26, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2012. Peek was born in Panama City, Fla., to a U.S. Air Force officer father. He moved to England in 1963 when his father was assigned to a base there, meeting Bunnell and Beckley at London Central High School. Peek and Beckley played in a band called The Days, and after Peek left to attend Old Dominion ...
Sep 4, 2023 · Getty Images. Steve Harwell, the lead singer of US band Smash Mouth, has died at the age of 56. The band's manager had earlier said Harwell was in the final stages of liver failure and was ...
