Dan Peek was a founder member of folk rock band “America”.
He co-wrote one of my all time favourite songs “A Horse With No Name” amongst many others. Only yesterday I was listening to another of their hits, “Ventura Highway“, and I have always wondered what an “alligator lizard” was. Peek, with America, has left us with an enduring legacy from their collaboration during the 70’s. Their songs still regularly get airplay on the UK radio stations.
Sadly his demise won’t get as much coverage as that of Amy Winehouse, yet his contribution to music is probably as great.
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