Born on Sep 12: Gerry Beckley (America)

Gerald Linford "Gerry" Beckley (born September 12, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas) is a founding member of the band America.

"Ventura Highway" is a popular 1972 song from their album Homecoming.  The song went to #8 on the Billboard Top 40 Pop Charts, spending nine weeks on the charts after debuting on November 4, 1972.