As a few of you know, my favorite band has always been America. Never the best lyrically, but the blend of their voices - mixed with excellent guitar work and catchy rhythm - has generated quite a few hit songs and albums.

Recently, one of the founders of the band, Dan Peek, has written an autobiography that covers his life leading up to his leaving the group in 1977. It's a perfect picture of life as a rock star in the seventies. Although not really remembered now except for some classic rock and oldies stations, from 1972-1976, you couldn't go an hour without hearing one of their songs on the radio.

If interested, you can purchase the book on Amazon - or if you'd like, on his website (he'll even include a personal note on the inside cover if you'd like).