Dan Peek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dan Peek
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Nov 1, 1950(1950-11-01)
Age	74
Date Of Death	2011-07-24
Birthplace	Panama City
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Scorpio

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.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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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.

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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.