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Gerry Beckley Biography

Gerry Beckley is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on September 12, 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Singer and songwriter who performed “Horse with No Name” in the folk rock group America. He also sang with the band Baldwin and the Whiffles, that covered classics like “Mr. Sandman” for the film Cry-Baby.

He performed renditions of He did covers of Bing Crosby songs when he was young. songs as a child.

Beckley was born to an American father and an English mother. He began playing the piano at the age of three and the guitar a few years later. By 1962, Beckley was playing guitar in The Vanguards, an instrumental surf music band in Virginia. He spent every summer in England and soon discovered British invasion music.

In 1967, Beckley’s father became the commander at the United States Air Force base at West Ruislip, near London. Gerry attended London Central High School in Bushy Park in south west London, where he played in various school bands and met his soon-to-be bandmates, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek. Originally, the group played on Friday nights at the local American teen club, mostly doing acoustic covers of Crosby, Stills, and Nash tunes. The original drummer was a classmate, Dave Atwood.

He got married to Kathy Beckley and they had two children.

NameGerry Beckley
First NameGerry
Last NameBeckley
OccupationFolk Singer
BirthdaySeptember 12
Birth Year1952
Place of BirthFort Worth
Home TownTexas
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignVirgo
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseEleanor Beckley
Children(s)Joe Beckley, Matthew Beckley

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Beckley wrote and sang America’s 1972 top-10 hit “I Need You” and its 1975 number-one hit “Sister Golden Hair”, as well as its top-20 followup “Daisy Jane”. He also sang their ’80s top-10 hit “You Can Do Magic”.

Gerry Beckley Net Worth

Gerry Beckley is one of the richest Folk Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerry Beckley's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made friends with his bandmates when playing at high school.

He spent his summers in England and that’s where he was introduced to British Invasion music.

Gerald Linford Beckley (born September 12, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, and a founding member of the band America.

Net Worth$12 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFolk Singer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

America signed a recording contract with the British division of Warner Bros. Records and found success in 1972 with “A Horse with No Name.”

In the 1990 John Waters film Cry-Baby, Beckley, Andrew Gold, and Timothy B. Schmit appeared as Baldwin and the Whiffles, performing “Mister Sandman”, “The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane”, and “Sh-Boom”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Beckley has worked with a wide variety of musicians on many projects. In the mid-1970s, he collaborated with David Cassidy on Cassidy’s critically acclaimed RCA albums, co-writing, dueting, and even co-producing. One of the most notable is the 2001 recording “Like a Brother”, performed with Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys, and Robert Lamm of Chicago.

On April 14, 2007, Beckley appeared as a special guest at a Ben Kweller show at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Beckley, Kweller, and the band performed “Sister Golden Hair” together.

Who is Gerry Beckley Dating?

According to our records, Gerry Beckley married to Eleanor Beckley . As of December 1, 2023, Gerry Beckley’s is not dating anyone.

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In May 2006, Beckley released another solo album, Horizontal Fall.

Top Facts about Gerry Beckley

  • Gerry Beckley is a singer and founding member of the band America.
  • He was born on September 12, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • Beckley co-wrote many of America’s hit songs, including “Sister Golden Hair.”
  • He plays multiple instruments, including guitar, piano, and harmonica.
  • The band America has sold over 75 million records worldwide.
  • Gerry Beckley released several solo albums throughout his career.
  • His distinctive high-pitched vocals are a trademark of America’s sound.
  • In 2019, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
  • Beckley continues to tour and perform with America to this day.
  • He has collaborated with various artists outside of his work with America.
  • Note: These facts and stats are accurate as of October 2021
  • Facts & Trivia

    Gerry Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gerry Beckley celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.

    In March 2007, Beckley appeared as a guest on the Australian musical quiz TV show Spicks and Specks.

    Where is Gerry Beckley now?

    Joe is an aspiring photographer in the Los Angeles area. Beckley, now married to an Australian, splits his time between homes in California and Australia.

    Does Dewey Bunnell have kids?

    In 1973, he moved to Marin County, California with his then-wife, Vivien. They had two children, Dylan and Lauren.

    How much is the band America worth?

    Net Worth:$12 Million
    Profession:Songwriter, Singer
    Nationality:United States of America

    What happened to America band?

    With the top down and the music up, what better way to drive toward Ventura, California, than with the guys who made the song “Ventura Highway” a hit. Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley of the band America are in their 50th year making music together.

    Is Dan Peek still alive?

    July 24, 2011

    You may read full biography about Gerry Beckley from Wikipedia.

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