Gerry Beckley

Folk Singer

Birthday September 12, 1952

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Fort Worth, TX

Age 72 years old

#142,183 Most Popular

About

Singer and songwriter who sang "Horse with No Name" with the folk rock trio America. He was also part of the group Baldwin and the Whiffles, which covered classics like "Mr. Sandman" for the movie Cry-Baby.

Before Fame

He met his bandmates while playing in high school.

Trivia

He spent his childhood summers in England, which is where he learned about British Invasion music.

Family Life

He married Kathy Beckley and they had two children together.

Associated With

He did covers of Bing Crosby songs when he was young.