Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthJanuary 19, 1952
SpousePenny Bunnell, Vivien Bunnell, A Horse with No Name, Sister Golden Hair, Ventura Highway
FactCo-host, with Gerry Beckley and Suzanne Sena, of an infomercial for TimeLife's "Singers & Songwriters" (aka "Your Songs") music collection. [2010]


Dewey Bunnell was born on January 19, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, to British parents. His father was a professional musician and his mother was a homemaker. Bunnell has two older sisters. He was educated at San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge) and the University of Southern California.

Bunnell began his musical career as a member of the folk rock band America. The group formed in 1970 and released their self-titled debut album the following year. America achieved great success with their second album, “History: America’s Greatest Hits”, which was released in 1975. The album included the hits “Sister Golden Hair” and “A Horse With No Name”.

Bunnell continued to record and tour with America throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The group released a number of successful albums, including “Ventura Highway” (1972), “Hat Trick” (1974), and “View from the Ground” (1982). America also had a number of hit singles, including “You Can Do Magic” (1982) and “The Last Unicorn” (1982).

In the 1990s, Bunnell began to focus on his solo career. He released his debut solo album, “Stories of Life”, in 1996. The album was followed by “Half the Fun” (1998) and “Postcards from Paradise” (2001). Bunnell has also released a number of live albums and compilations.

Bunnell continues to record and perform both as a solo artist and with America. He has been inducted into the Guitar Center Rock Walk and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Bunnell has been married twice. His first marriage, to Marilyn McCoo, ended in divorce. He has two children from his second marriage, to Tracy Bunnell.

Dewey Bunnell has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a musician.

General Info

Full NameDewey Bunnell
Date Of BirthJanuary 19, 1952
ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, A Horse with No Name, Sister Golden Hair, Ventura Highway
EducationLondon Central Elementary High School

Family

SpousePenny Bunnell, Vivien Bunnell, A Horse with No Name, Sister Golden Hair, Ventura Highway

Accomplishments

Music GroupsAmerica
MoviesAmerica: Live in Chicago, America: Live

Social profile links

Quotes

#Quote
1I wanted to capture the imagery of the desert, because I was sitting in this room in England, and it was rainy. The rain was starting to get to us, and I wanted to capture the desert and the heat and the dryness. I had spent a good deal of time poking around in the high desert with my brother when we lived at Vandenberg Air Force Base [in California]. And we'd drive through Arizona and New Mexico. I loved the cactus and the heat. I was trying to capture the sights and sounds of the desert, and there was an environmental message at the end. But it's grown to mean more for me. I see now that this anonymous horse was a vehicle to get me away from all the confusion and chaos of life to a peaceful, quiet place." Explaining the origin of the song "A Horse With No Name.

Facts

#Fact
1Co-host, with Gerry Beckley and Suzanne Sena, of an infomercial for TimeLife's "Singers & Songwriters" (aka "Your Songs") music collection. [2010]
2His favorite songs are "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones, "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf, "All Along The Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, "Life In The Fast Lane" by The Eagles and "The Boxer" by Simon & Garfunkel. (Source: BBC Radio 2 "Tracks of My Years").

Pictures

Movies

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Nice Guys2016writer: "A HORSE WITH NO NAME"
One Night in Istanbul2014writer: "Horse With No Name"
So You Think You Can Dance2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Hustle2013writer: "A Horse with No Name"
Divorce2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011-2012TV Series writer - 5 episodes
Girl Most Likely2012writer: "Tin Man"
Parks and Recreation2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Drive Angry2011writer: "Sandman"
Breaking Bad2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Men of a Certain Age2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Music Within2007writer: "Tin Man"
We Are Marshall2006writer: "Ventura Highway"
The Simpsons2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Cold Case2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
América2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Veronica Mars2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas2004Video Game writer: "A Horse With No Name" - as Lee Burnnell
Six Feet Under2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Bara no jujika2002TV Mini-Series writer: "A Horse with No Name"
The Trip2002writer: "Horse with No Name" - as Lee Bunnell
Local Boys2002writer: "Riverside"
Janet Jackson: Live in Hawaii2002TV Special documentary writer: "Someone to Call My Lover" - uncredited
Friends1999TV Series writer - 1 episode
Hideous Kinky1998writer: "A Horse With No Name"
It Takes Two1995writer: "A Horse With No Name"
Mystery Science Theater 30001992TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Devil's Daughter1991writer: "A Horse With No Name" - as Lee Bunnell
Air America1990writer: "Horse With No Name"
Massive Retaliation1984performer: "Children of Darkness"
Saturday Night Live1978TV Series writer - 1 episode

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Infinity Hall Live: America2015TV MovieVocals, Guitar
America in Concert: Live at the Sydney Opera House2004VideoLead Vocals - Guitar
The Last Unicorn1982The 2nd Balladeer (voice, uncredited)

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Last Unicorn1982chorus - uncredited / musician: guitar - uncredited / singer - uncredited

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Burn-Out2012Short

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sunset Strip2012DocumentaryHimself
Arena2011TV Series documentaryHimself
Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song2001TV Series documentaryHimself
In Concert1973TV SeriesHimself

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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