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Dan Peek Biography
Dan Peek is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on November 1, 1950 in Panama City, Florida, United States. Singer who performed “Horse with No Name” in the soft rock trio America who also played a role in the development of the modern Christian music.
The duo of He and Gerry Beckley were both in America. were both from America.
Daniel Milton Peek (1 November 1950 – 24 July 2011) was an American musician best known as a member of the folk rock band America from 1970 to 1977, together with Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell. He has been called a “pioneer in contemporary Christian music”.
Beginning in 1963, Peek was educated at London Central Elementary High School at Bushey Hall in North London. In 1973 he married Catherine Maberry, with whom he would write a number of songs, including “Lonely People”. He published an autobiography entitled An American Band, based on America’s most successful period, and his own spiritual journey.
He got married Catherine Maberry in 1973.
| Name | Dan Peek |
| First Name | Dan |
| Last Name | Peek |
| Occupation | Rock Singer |
| Birthday | November 1 |
| Birth Year | 1950 |
| Place of Birth | Panama City |
| Home Town | Florida |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Catherine Maberry |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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After a brief stint at Old Dominion University in Virginia during 1969, Peek returned from the U.S. back to London. Soon afterwards, the three former London Central High School classmates Peek, Beckley, and Bunnell began making music together. Known for singing the high harmonies, Dan Peek contributed lead and backing vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, and harmonica to their recordings during his tenure in the band. As a member of America, Peek wrote or co-wrote four Top 100 singles: “Don’t Cross the River” (No. 35), “Lonely People” (No. 5), “Woman Tonight” (No. 44), and “Today’s the Day” (No. 23), all of which he also sang lead on. “Lonely People” and “Today’s the Day” also hit No. 1 on the Billboard AC charts.
Dan Peek Net Worth
Dan Peek is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dan Peek's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a victim of substance abuse as he became more well-known.
He co-wrote a number of America’s top songs, such as “Lonely People” and “Woman Tonight.”
Peek was born in Panama City, Florida, on November 1, 1950, while his father was in the U.S. Air Force.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Rock Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Peek abused alcohol and other drugs during his time touring with the band and elected to leave shortly after America’s February 1977 release of the Harbor album, disenchanted with the travel, recreational drug use and female groupies. In 2004 he released an autobiography about that era entitled An American Band: The America Story which was very difficult for him to write because of the bad memories it brought up.
Peek’s debut solo album, All Things Are Possible, was released in 1979. Chris Christian co-wrote, produced, and contributed acoustic guitar and backing vocals on the album. The title track reached the Billboard charts, making the Top 10 in the A/C Billboard chart and number 1 in the Christian charts, becoming one of the earliest contemporary Christian music crossover hits. Another song on the album, “Love Was Just Another Word”, was recorded in Los Angeles and written by Chris Christian and Steve Kipner. Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell contributed the background vocals. This was the last time the three original members of America recorded together. At the 22nd Grammy Awards, the album was nominated, losing in the Contemporary Gospel category to The Imperials album Heed the Call.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Peek moved to England in 1968 with his family when his father was assigned to a base in London, meeting Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley at London Central High School.
Peek spent much of the 1990s in semi-retirement, occasionally recording music at his home in Bodden Town, Grand Cayman Island. He released several solo projects and collaborated with Ken Marvin and Brian Gentry as “Peace” on three albums. In the years before his death, Peek released music via his website. His last musical collaboration was performing lead vocal on a track on the 2011 album Steps on the Water by Etcetera.
Who is Dan Peek Dating?
According to our records, Dan Peek married to Catherine Maberry . As of December 1, 2023, Dan Peek’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Dan Peek. You may help us to build the dating records for Dan Peek!Peek waited five years before releasing a second solo album, 1984’s Doer of the Word, which hit number 2 in the Christian charts. Gerry Beckley contributed background vocals, which were recorded at Chris Christian’s studio in Los Angeles while Peek was there. 1986 saw the release of his Electrovoice album, again to the CCM market, which included a remake of “Lonely People”, featuring a very similar lead vocal treatment and overall arrangement to the original America version. He changed some of the song’s lyrics to reflect his Christian faith; for example, the lines “And ride that highway in the sky” and “You never know until you try” became “And give your heart to Jesus Christ”.
Facts & Trivia
Dan Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dan Peek celebrates birthday on November 1 of every year.
Peek died in his sleep of fibrinous pericarditis on July 24, 2011, at age 60 at his home in Farmington, Missouri. His interment was in Farmington’s Zolman Cemetery.
Why did Dan Peek leave the band America?
Peek abused alcohol and other drugs during his time touring with the band and elected to leave shortly after America’s February 1977 release of the Harbor album, disenchanted with the travel, recreational drug use and female groupies.
Is Dan Peek still alive?
July 24, 2011
Did Dan Peek have kids?
Peek and his wife had no children.
What was the band America's biggest hit?
The band’s best-known songs during his tenure include its two biggest hits, “A Horse with No Name” and “Ventura Highway,” both written by Mr. Bunnell; “Sister Golden Hair,” by Mr. Beckley; and “Lonely People,” by Mr.
Is Horse With No Name about drugs?
Despite the song being banned by some U.S. radio stations, in Kansas City and elsewhere, because of supposed drug references to heroin use (“horse” is a common slang term for heroin), the song ascended to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and the album quickly reached platinum status.
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