Born as Lee Martin Bunnell on the 19th January 1952 in Harrogate, England and is a singer/songwriter and guitarist, best known to the world as a member of the rock band America, with which he has released around 20 studio albums and compilations. His career has been active since the late 1960s.
Have you ever wondered how rich Dewey Bunnell is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Bunnell’s net worth is as high as $12 million, an amount earned through his successful career as a musician.
Dewey Bunnell Net Worth $12 Million
Dewey is the son of an American father who was with the US Air Force based at RAF South Ruislip, and his wife who was English. From the inception of The Beatles, Dewey became infatuated with their sound and also listened to the Beach Boys. As he got older, his interest and ambitions increased, and while in London Central High School, he met and befriended Gerry Beckley and Dan Peek – they started the band America in 1969, at their second attempt. Peek left the group in 1977 to start a career on his own, and since then Dewey and Beckley remained the two original members. Their first self-title album came out in 1971, and topped the US Billboard chart, and achieved platinum status in both Canada and the US. They continued successfully throughout the ‘70s, releasing the albums “Homecoming” (1972) – which also achieved platinum status in USA, increasing Dewey’s net worth to a large degree – then “Holiday” (1974), “Hearts” (1975), and “Hideaway” (1976). After the end of the ‘70s, the band’s popularity began to fade, and although they released a number of new albums, none of them reached the popularity of their releases from the ‘70s. However, they had some success with compilation albums, such as “The Definitive America” (2001), which achieved platinum status in Australia. Their most recent release is the album “Lost & Found” (2015), which comprises songs recorded but unreleased between 2002 and 2010.
Regarding his personal life, Dewey has been married to Penny since 2002. Previously, he was married to Vivien for 27 years, before they divorced in 1999; the two have a daughter and a son together.
Full Name
Dewey Bunnell
Net Worth
$12 Million
Date Of Birth
January 19, 1952
Place Of Birth
Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK
Profession
Soundtrack, Music Department, Actor
Education
London Central Elementary High School
Nationality
British
Spouse
Penny Bunnell (m. 2002), Vivien Bunnell (m. ?–1999)
I wanted to capture the imagery of the desert, because I was sitting in this room in England, and it was rainy. The rain was starting to get to us, and I wanted to capture the desert and the heat and the dryness. I had spent a good deal of time poking around in the high desert with my brother when we lived at Vandenberg Air Force Base [in California]. And we'd drive through Arizona and New Mexico. I loved the cactus and the heat. I was trying to capture the sights and sounds of the desert, and there was an environmental message at the end. But it's grown to mean more for me. I see now that this anonymous horse was a vehicle to get me away from all the confusion and chaos of life to a peaceful, quiet place." Explaining the origin of the song "A Horse With No Name.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Nice Guys
2016
writer: "A HORSE WITH NO NAME"
One Night in Istanbul
2014
writer: "Horse With No Name"
So You Think You Can Dance
2014
TV Series writer - 1 episode
American Hustle
2013
writer: "A Horse with No Name"
Divorce
2013
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2011-2012
TV Series writer - 5 episodes
Girl Most Likely
2012
writer: "Tin Man"
Parks and Recreation
2011
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Drive Angry
2011
writer: "Sandman"
Breaking Bad
2010
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Men of a Certain Age
2009
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Music Within
2007
writer: "Tin Man"
We Are Marshall
2006
writer: "Ventura Highway"
The Simpsons
2006
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Cold Case
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
América
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Veronica Mars
2004
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
2004
Video Game writer: "A Horse With No Name" - as Lee Burnnell
Six Feet Under
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Bara no jujika
2002
TV Mini-Series writer: "A Horse with No Name"
The Trip
2002
writer: "Horse with No Name" - as Lee Bunnell
Local Boys
2002
writer: "Riverside"
Janet Jackson: Live in Hawaii
2002
TV Special documentary writer: "Someone to Call My Lover" - uncredited
Friends
1999
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Hideous Kinky
1998
writer: "A Horse With No Name"
It Takes Two
1995
writer: "A Horse With No Name"
Mystery Science Theater 3000
1992
TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Devil's Daughter
1991
writer: "A Horse With No Name" - as Lee Bunnell
Air America
1990
writer: "Horse With No Name"
Massive Retaliation
1984
performer: "Children of Darkness"
Saturday Night Live
1978
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Infinity Hall Live: America
2015
TV Movie
Vocals, Guitar
America in Concert: Live at the Sydney Opera House