Dewey Bunnell Reflects on Legacy of America and Contemplates Retirement in Rolling Stone Interview
By
Andy Greene
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Summary
Rolling Stone's "Last Man Standing" interview series features a long-form conversation with Dewey Bunnell, the last surviving and touring original member of the band America. Bunnell co-founded the band in 1970 with Gerry Beckley and Dan Peek, and now reflects on his career, the band's legacy, their iconic hit "A Horse With No Name," and his thoughts about retirement. As the only classic-era member still actively touring, Bunnell carries the responsibility of keeping the band's legacy alive.
Key quotes
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The task of keeping the torch lit has fallen onto their shoulders, whether they wanted that responsibility or not.
At the dawn of the Seventies, three U.S. Air Force brat teenagers living abroad in England decided to form a rock band and call it America.
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