12+ Gerry Beckley Quotes On Friendship, World

Gerry Beckley is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as a founding member of the rock band America. He is the primary songwriter for the band, and has written or co-written the majority of their hits, including "A Horse with No Name", "Sister Golden Hair", and "You Can Do Magic". Beckley has also released several solo albums, including his most recent, Five Mile Road, in 2019. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Gerry Beckley on life, love, friendship.

Also in Norah Jones, now there's a voice that sounds and I don't mean disrespect but sounds a hundred years old that sounds incredibly experienced. It's just an exciting time. — Gerry Beckley

The reward is every night. The 90 minutes is such a payoff for us every night; it makes it all worth it to us. The fans who come to the shows know how much we enjoy this. — Gerry Beckley

I know acts and I'm not going to name names but these people sold ten million copies the first time and the second album sells three million and it's considered a failure and they're dropped and that's really a shame. — Gerry Beckley

I think if you're writing from the heart, very often, the subject matter will adjust as you age... but you try to write the best song you can possibly write. For us, we have the same basic elements that make up the America sound. — Gerry Beckley

When people say, Your music was the music of the Seventies, I say, So was discoteque. The Seventies was also the highest peak of heavy metal. Pick a genre - they were all alive. — Gerry Beckley

The things I write are combinations of all of the people that have been influences to me. — Gerry Beckley

If anyone asks me about the George Martin years I usually say I group all of that stuff together as the single greatest experience but I wasn't scared I was just really looking forward to it. — Gerry Beckley

Every decade has its ABBA; that's the proof that pop will always be around. — Gerry Beckley

I feel pretty confident in my own ability. — Gerry Beckley

At the time, we thought it was a nice way to say something unique about the group to make us different from all the other bands kicking around in London. — Gerry Beckley

I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Dan's passing. He was a dear friend for many years. Dan & his music will live on in the great songs he shared with us all. My sincere condolences go out to Catherine and the entire Peek family. May he rest in peace. — Gerry Beckley

It's what everyone is after, I mean they want success and when they get it it's an incredible pressure but what you have to do is try to keep the big picture in view. — Gerry Beckley

Life Lessons by Gerry Beckley

1. Gerry Beckley's work teaches us to stay true to our own musical style and to never be afraid to take risks.
2. His music emphasizes the importance of collaboration and using different influences to create something unique.
3. His career is a reminder to stay humble and to never forget the joy of making music.