Museum Photos
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Gerry's Room
Gerry's 12 string acoustic Alvarez used on Sandman and Sister Golden Hair currently. (thumbnail)
Gerry's custom Ovation Legend 6 string used on tour in the 70's. Now in a private collection in California. (thumbnail)
Gerry's 6 string Taylor Grand Auditorium. Custom made with star inlay and Gerry's signature at the 15th fret. This is the model for the Gerry Beckley signature guitar. (thumbnail)
Gerry's custom made Taylor at rest in it's travel case. (thumbnail)
Gerry's 12 string electric Rickenbacker. (thumbnail)
Gerry's Fender Stratocaster. (thumbnail)
Gerry's custom made Martin 12 string D-45. Rumored to be the guitar in the Alibi LP insert photograph and used to record Alibi. (thumbnail)
The Gerry Beckley signature guitar (from Jim Nakao's personal collection). (thumbnail)
A closeup of the fret which contains the signature on the Gerry Beckley signature guitar (from Jim Nakao's personal collection). (thumbnail)
An even closer look at the fret which contains the signature on the Gerry Beckley signature guitar (from Jim Nakao's personal collection). (thumbnail)
Gerry's Taylor custom 12 string (similar to his Gerry Beckley signature model). (thumbnail)
A side view of Gerry's Taylor custom 12 string. (thumbnail)
A close up of Gerry's keyboard with play list firmly attached. (thumbnail)
Another view of two of the keyboards. (thumbnail)
Gerry's harmonica laying next to Ricola lozenges, a staple to keep throats moist. (thumbnail)
One of Gerry's first Taylor guitars, a jumbo 6 string guitar in maple. (thumbnail)
The Gerry Beckley signature guitar (from Jim Nakao's personal collection) which has now been autographed. (thumbnail)
A closer view of Gerry and Dewey's autographs on the Gerry Beckley signature guitar. (thumbnail)
A closeup of Gerry's autograph on the Gerry Beckley signature guitar. (thumbnail)
The Wurlizter keyboard (anyone remember this - perhaps in the German DVD or VHS tape?). (thumbnail)
Gerry's old 12 string Rickenbacker used on Tin Man. (thumbnail)
A 12 string electric used by Gerry and built by Crook Guitars. (thumbnail)
Gerry's 12 string Rickenbacker. (thumbnail)
Gerry working on the Oahu "Dinah" lap steel guitar used in "Sister Golden Hair". (thumbnail)
Gerry's very dark blue 6 string electric guitar. (thumbnail)
Gerry's 12 string electric guitar used during 2002 tour. (thumbnail)
Gerry's 6 string electric guitar used during 2002 tour. (thumbnail)
Carl Wilson button that Gerry wears on his guitar strap during concerts. (thumbnail)
Dewey's Room
Dewey's Fender Telecaster used on Green Monkey. (thumbnail)
Dewey's custom made Taylor Grand Concert. (thumbnail)
Dewey's custom made Taylor Grand Concert at rest and ready for shipping. This is the guitar that Dewey uses to play Horse With No Name. (thumbnail)
Dewey's custom made Taylor Grand Concert with custom tuning and used exclusively for Horse With No Name until it was retired in 1999. (thumbnail)
Dewey's custom made Taylor Grand Concert (the retired "Horse" guitar) ready to ship. (thumbnail)
A Martin 000-18 from 1955, acquired by a collector from DEWEY'S private collection. (thumbnail)
Headstock of Dewey's new Taylor maple grand auditorium, with black finish. (thumbnail)
Full view of Dewey's new Taylor maple grand auditorium, with black finish. (thumbnail)
1976 Ovation bicentennial limited edition guitar. (thumbnail)
Set list on back of 1976 Ovation guitar. (thumbnail)
Michael's Room
Michael's new pink colored Fender guitar. (thumbnail)
Michael's Fender Telecaster. (thumbnail)
Michael's "This is for all the lonely people" 6 string Jumbo guitar. (thumbnail)
Michael's electric lead Gibson guitar. (thumbnail)
Front view of Michael's jacket from the 1990 Pacific Rim tour. (thumbnail)
Back view of Michael's jacket from the 1990 Pacific Rim tour. (thumbnail)
Guiro (pronounced gwee-roh) that Michael plays on Windwave. (thumbnail)
Willie's Room
Willie looks out toward the audience. (thumbnail)
This is the view that Willie has sitting behind the drums. (thumbnail)
This is what the audience sees (from the front row). (thumbnail)
This is what the audience sees (beyond the front row). (thumbnail)
A close up of the drums from the front. (thumbnail)
A close up of the bass drum. (thumbnail)
Willie's chimes. (thumbnail)
The bongos and bonger, used for past recordings and concerts. (thumbnail)
The "orange" shaker which is used exclusively for Pages. (thumbnail)
Under the orange is the new hi-hat tambourine used exclusively for Moment to Moment. (thumbnail)
Rich's Room
Rich's rare 6-string bass. (thumbnail)
Rich has switched to a 5-string bass. (thumbnail)
Brad's Room
Brad's custom made bass. (thumbnail)
Brad's Taylor accoustic bass (sometimes it has to stay home). (thumbnail)
Brad's new bass guitar with a purple sparkle. (thumbnail)
Souvenir Room
T-shirt from the 25th anniversary 1995-96 world tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from the 1997-98 tour. (thumbnail)
Set of six America cup coasters from the 1979 Silent Letter summer tour. (thumbnail)
Guitar picks. (thumbnail)
1980 Christmas card. (thumbnail)
1980 Christmas card - closeup of photo. (thumbnail)
1980 Christmas card - closeup of text. (thumbnail)
Poster announcing November 22, 1996 concert at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. (thumbnail)
Advertisement for Optek's Fretlight guitar featuring Gerry. (thumbnail)
T-shirts from the 1981 Alibi tour. (thumbnail)
Front of postcard sent to Johnny Yee when View From the Ground was released. (thumbnail)
Back of postcard sent to Johnny Yee when View From the Ground was released. (thumbnail)
Newly designed t-shirt for 1999-2000 tour. (thumbnail)
Newly designed t-shirt for 1999-2000 tour. (thumbnail)
Newly designed t-shirt for 1999-2000 tour. (thumbnail)
Newly designed t-shirt for 1999-2000 tour. (thumbnail)
Letter sent to Johnny Yee January 2, 1978. (thumbnail)
Envelope sent to Johnny Yee postmarked January 10, 1978 (do you remember 13 cent stamps?). (thumbnail)
Ticket stub from October 20, 1987 concert with Three Dog Night. (thumbnail)
Ticket stub from May 23, 1975 concert in Albuquerque, NM. (thumbnail)
Back of postcard sent to Gianni in Italy when View From the Ground was released. (thumbnail)
Photo of Gianni Cordeddu with ticket to 1982 Genova, Italy concert. (thumbnail)
Ticket from 1996 concert in Madrid. (thumbnail)
Ticket from 1999 concert in Madrid with Gerry Beckley autograph. (thumbnail)
Ticket from February 2000 El Salvador concert. (thumbnail)
Front/back of Alibi promo postcard. (thumbnail)
T-shirt (front) from the 1996-97 world tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt (back) from the 1996-97 world tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt iron on. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from the Hearts tour. (thumbnail)
Front of t-shirt from 1992-93 tour. (thumbnail)
Back of t-shirt from 1992-93 tour. (thumbnail)
Front of first album promo postcard. (thumbnail)
Back of first album promo postcard. (thumbnail)
T-shirt (front) from the 1989-90 tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt (back) from the 1989-90 tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from the 1995-96 (25th anniversary) tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from the 1996-97 tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from the 1985 sports tour. (thumbnail)
1971 ticket from FAMILY/AMERICA concert at Manchester Free Trade Hall. (thumbnail)
2002 guitar picks. (thumbnail)
Poster announcing America in Concert with John Sebastion and introducing Silver. (thumbnail)
Mo Bufton's autographed hat. (thumbnail)
Postcard announcing 9/27/02 Sunset Station concert. (thumbnail)
Smartlight Guitar autographed by Gerry. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from the summer tour of '81. (thumbnail)
Giant postcard from April 2, 1977 concert at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada. (thumbnail)
Closeup of giant postcard from April 2, 1977 concert at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada. (thumbnail)
1973 British newspaper ad. (thumbnail)
February 8, 2003 ticket stub from Panama. (thumbnail)
Vintage America t-shirt (circa 1972). (thumbnail)
"United We Stand" 9/11/01 benefit concert t-shirt. (thumbnail)
T-shirt made by Bruno Mautone in Italy. (thumbnail)
Front of 1989-1990 America tour shirt. (thumbnail)
Back of 1989-1990 America tour shirt. (thumbnail)
Sheet music of every America song recorded for Warner Bros. (thumbnail)
Front of promo postcard for 2003 Aurora, IL concert. (thumbnail)
Back of promo postcard for 2003 Aurora, IL concert. (thumbnail)
August 3, 1974 ticket stub from The Ambassador concert in St. Louis, MO. (thumbnail)
Newspaper ad for January 25, 2004 concert in Melbourne, Australia. (thumbnail)
June 2005 USAA insurance magazine ad featuring Dan Peek. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from the '98-'99 tour. (thumbnail)
Newspaper ad for January 30, 2004 concert in Sydney, Australia.. (thumbnail)
Poster for January 2004 concerts in Australia. (thumbnail)
Poster for January 2004 concerts in Australia. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from the 1994-95 Horse With No Name tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt from 70's Pakistan tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt (front) from 1994-95 concert tour. (thumbnail)
T-shirt (back) from 1994-95 concert tour. (thumbnail)
Miscellaneous Room
America In Concert logo. (thumbnail)
The travel case - ready to go around the world. (thumbnail)
The sign created for the Alibi tour. (thumbnail)
The guitars checked in and separated by yellow tape, ready for a trip to LAX for an America concert. (thumbnail)
Gary Bickmore's prized belt buckle. (thumbnail)
"Hourglass" poster on Barb and Gary Bickmore's wall. (thumbnail)
America poster on Barb and Gary Bickmore's wall. (thumbnail)
America poster on Barb and Gary Bickmore's wall. (thumbnail)
Poster advertising the Wurlitzer Americana jukebox with a very prophetic slogan. (thumbnail)
The Wurlitzer Americana jukebox series I. (thumbnail)
The Wurlitzer Americana jukebox series II. (thumbnail)
The Wurlitzer Americana jukebox series III. (thumbnail)
The Oxygen foto used to advertise the Key Club show. (thumbnail)
The Sunset Blvd. sign where the Key Club is at Sunset and Doheny. (thumbnail)
1974 TV Guide clip showing ABC's "Wide World In Concert" listing when America played. (thumbnail)
Carl Wilson memorial CD titled Long Promised Road. (thumbnail)
Robert Lamm In My Head coupon and brochure featuring Gerry Beckley. (thumbnail)
1972 promotional button. (thumbnail)
Newsletter published by Guillermo Albelo after 1999 Madrid concert. (thumbnail)
Gerry's mic cover from the 2000 OP Sail concert in New London, CT. (thumbnail)
Gerry's amp ready to travel. (thumbnail)
Ad from the May 13, 1972 copy of Billboard magazine. (thumbnail)
1980 ad for the "Alibi" album. (thumbnail)
1979 Billboard ad with Sir George Martin wearing an America t-shirt. (thumbnail)
Promo ad for the first album taken from an English music magazine in January 1972. (thumbnail)
1973 America concert poster from Eastern Michigan University. (thumbnail)
Promo poster for Your Move. (thumbnail)
April 1972 "Rock" magazine cover with America. (thumbnail)
Deering banjo advertisement featuring Gerry. (thumbnail)
2.5" America promo tab circa 1972. (thumbnail)
Cover of July 3, 1983 Italian music magazine called "Ciao 2001". (thumbnail)
1977 America Harbor promo ad. (thumbnail)
1973 America Homecoming promo ad. (thumbnail)
1980 German poster announcing Alibi. (thumbnail)
1972 English ad announcing America concert. (thumbnail)
1974 NY America/Beach Boys/etc. concert program cover. (thumbnail)
Homecoming UK trade advertisement. (thumbnail)
Warner Brothers photo/poster from the 70's. (thumbnail)
1979 Central Park concert promo button. (thumbnail)
Arco Arena poster circa 1986. (thumbnail)
1976 Ovation guitars promo/ad featuring America. (thumbnail)
1985 poster advertising several concerts in France. (thumbnail)
1983 article from French version of Rock & Folk music magazine announcing release of 13th album (Your Move). (thumbnail)
1975 issue of Song Hits of the Super 70's magazine with America on the cover. (thumbnail)
1977 Billboard ad for America Live album. (thumbnail)
Poster from August 26, 1972 Australian TV Week magazine. (thumbnail)
Poster of Gerry and Dewey from 1982 Italian music magazine. (thumbnail)
Poster of entire band from 1982 Italian music magazine. (thumbnail)
Concert poster from April 2, 1977 concert at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada. (thumbnail)
1975 America/George Martin promo ad. (thumbnail)
1972 BILLBOARD magazine record industry trade article. (thumbnail)
January 1979 Cash Box page with photo of America and Jackson Browne. (thumbnail)
1975 America-Poco England Tour Poster. (thumbnail)
Highly sophisticated guitar tuner. (thumbnail)
Story Of A Teenager movie poster. (thumbnail)
Autographed magazine article photo. (thumbnail)
Poster for canceled March 6, 2004 concert in France. (thumbnail)
Chicago WLS radio Summer of Stars 1975 concert list. (thumbnail)
June 21, 1975 WCFL radio (Chicago) survey with Sister Golden Hair as #1. (thumbnail)
June 28, 1975 WCFL radio (Chicago) survey with Sister Golden Hair as #1. (thumbnail)
June 21, 1975 WLS radio (Chicago) survey with Sister Golden Hair as #1. (thumbnail)
Poster for canceled Gerry Beckley concert December 13, 2005. (thumbnail)
Last Revised: 6 January 2007