Dan Peek, Co-Founder of 70s Band "America" Dies at 60

[MaryLiz]

This made me very sad. My best friend and I have been America fans since 1971. We always hoped all three of them would get back together again for another concert at some point.

RIP Dan

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/26/3038775/dan-peek-founding-member-of-soft.html#ixzz1TGpMVPrp

 

[chloes1]

Now that is sad news! What a great group, I have such good memories of their music...

RIP indeed!

 

[Kimster]

Peek wrote the hit song &#8220;Lonely People&#8221; for America. He left the band in 1977 to pursue a career in Christian music. Former band mate and friend, Dewey Bunnel commented about the death of Peek on his website: &#8220;I am so sorry to learn on Dans passing. Dan, along with Gerry [Beckley] and myself formed the band America as teenagers after being great friends in high school during the late 60&#8217;s. It was a joyous time for the three of us full of excitement and laughter.&#8221;<snipped>

http://www.christianpost.com/news/d...america-and-chistian-artist-dies-at-60-52882/

 

[DollyPardonMe]

I loved "A Horse with No Name" and "Ventura Highway"!!

RIP Dan Peek!! You rocked!

PS. How could I forget "Lonely People"!!

 

[LCoastMom]

Funeral arrangements are now set for Dan Peek, a founding member of the band America.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday at Cozean Memorial Chapel in Farmington, (MO). The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Farmington Presbyterian Church.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2011-07-27-dan-peek-america-funeral_n.htm

Such sad news.