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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1972 - January: America ”America”
Description: Surprisingly, America was formed in London. The trio of Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek met in London where their fathers were stationed at the United States Air Force base at RAF South Ruislip. The three attended London Central High School and began playing together on borrowed acoustic guitars. The name came from the Americana jukebox in the mess hall, and a desire to distinguish themselves from the British musicians around them who were trying to sound more American.
America is also their self-titled debut album released in the States in January 1972. The album originally was rele...