America is a rock band formed in 1970 by Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek, and Gerry Beckley. The band is best known for their 1972 hit single 'Ventura Highway', which was released on their self-titled debut album. The song peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and has since become an iconic classic rock staple. The band has continued to tour and record music over the years, releasing a total of 15 studio albums.