Can you talk about who those influences were, and tell us how your shared upbringing as the sons of Air Force personnel stationed in London shaped your sound?īUNNELL : Being part of a military family involved moving to several bases around the country and the world during my youth, which exposed me to different cultures and lifestyles. QUESTION: America is associated with the California sound of the early 1970s, but the group has a myriad of influences. Tickets are on now on sale at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 or online by clicking here.įounded by singer-songwriters Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with the late Dan Peek), the group is best known for its catalog of ’70s classic rock staples, including “A Horse With No Name,” “Ventura Highway,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “I Need You,” “Lonely People,” and “Tin Man.” Bunnell reflected on the group’s legacy in a recent interview. Grammy Award-winning folk-rock duo America is currently on tour in celebration of its 50 th anniversary, including a stop at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, May 11 at 8 PM. America Celebrates 50 Years of Folk-Rock Hits at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

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