RIP Dan Peek

[Capn Flukie]

One of the co-founders of the band 'America', one of my favorite groups when I was growing up, and I still love to play their songs when I'm in youtube jukebox mode.

CNN article

RIP Dan.

La laa laa lala la laa...

 

[RJDiogenes]

Oh, that's terrible. America is one of my favorite bands, too. "Sister Golden Hair," "Tin Man," "Lonely People." I can't even describe the exquisite poignancy I feel when "Daisy Jane" plays.

RIP, Dan, and thanks for everything.

 

[Amaris]

Rest in peace, Dan. Your words were a formative part of my childhood and you will be missed.

 

[PKTrekGirl]

Very sad. I really like some of their songs...and like others have commented, they were on the radio a lot when I was young. And he was only 60 too. WAY too young.

 

[Neroon]

Crap! ... I really enjoyed their music... still do, in fact!

Ventura Highway.....

 

[scottydog]

Their 'America' album from the mid-70s was the 1st album I ever purchased. RIP good man.

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

I love America (the band). Have their greatest hits CD.

Peek hasn't been with the group since 1977 though, the other two continued as a duo.

Peek certainly had a hand in writing a few of the big hits and his vocals added a lot to the harmonies that group was known for.

RIP.

 

[Roshi]

A Horse With No Name is a song I frequently play on the guitar and everybody always sings along. He'll be missed.

 

[Capn Flukie]

^ I also play it on guitar, I also used it for the end of the TrekBBS Song.