Yes, there is a band named America.

Who the band America is

America is a British-American rock band formed in London in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. They became popular in the 1970s for their close vocal harmonies and a light, acoustic folk-rock sound.

Their most famous songs

Some of their best-known hits include:

  • “A Horse With No Name” (their signature song and a number 1 hit).
  • “Ventura Highway.”
  • “Sister Golden Hair.”
  • “Tin Man” and “Lonely People.”

These songs still receive classic rock and soft rock radio airplay today.

Career highlights and awards

  • Their debut album, titled America (1971), went platinum after “A Horse With No Name” was added.
  • They won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1972.
  • They scored multiple Top 10 singles on the Billboard charts through the 1970s and early 1980s.

Are they still active?

America has continued touring for decades and remains an active classic-rock act, celebrating more than 50 years as a band with recent anniversary tours. They still perform their classic hits live to audiences around the world.

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