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Starting out with borrowed acoustic guitars, Gary Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peck hooked up and began making music in the 70s. Though they started out playing gigs in the London area, they adopted the name America, and on their debut album, simply titled, "America," they hit it big with "A Horse With No Name." Flush with their success, the group moved to Los Angeles, and released their second album, "Homecoming." This, too, proved providential, as they struck gold again with the song, "Ventura Highway," best remembered for a unique acoustic guitar riff added late in the recording process by Gerry Beckley. A reward for their efforts was the 1972 Grammy Award for Best new Artist. All told, America has garnered 11 Top 40 singles and 17 gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums. America is now two-Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell-and they are returning to Ridgefield after an explosive performance 2 years ago to a SRO audience. Their latest album is "Here & Now." For tickets ($85) and further information about The Ridgefield Playhouse, call the box office at 203-438-5795; tickets may be also purchased online at www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: $40 million for Route 7 improvements in Danbury announced - Jul 24, 2008 - 12:54:08 PM Hal Ketchum and Aztec Two-Step to take the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse - Jul 21, 2008 - 12:54:14 AM Journey Tribute Band: Evolution coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse - Jul 16, 2008 - 7:04:28 AM Union Savings Bank gives $10,000 donation - Jul 15, 2008 - 10:18:44 AM The Little River Band will play again in Ridgefield - Jul 14, 2008 - 6:02:13 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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