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