Dan Peek | |
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 Peek performing in 1972 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Milton Peek |
| Born | November 1, 1950 Panama City, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 2011 (aged 60) Farmington, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk rock, soft rock, country rock, contemporary Christian |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, harmonica |
| Years active | 1969–2011 |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Lamb & Lion |
| Formerly of | America |
Daniel Milton Peek (November 1, 1950 – July 24, 2011) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the co-founder of the band America[1] and a "pioneer" in contemporary Christian music.[2][3]
- ^ Lewis, Randy (July 27, 2011). "Dan Peek dies at 60; founding member of the band America". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^ "America singer Dan Peek dies aged 60". BBC News. July 27, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^ "Dan Peek, Co-Founder of America, Dead at 60". Billboard. July 26, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
Peek was born in Panama City, Fla., to a U.S. Air Force officer father. He moved to England in 1963 when his father was assigned to a base there, meeting Bunnell and Beckley at London Central High School. Peek and Beckley played in a band called The Days, and after Peek left to attend Old Dominion University in Virginia, Bunnell took his place.