Art in America (band)

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Art in America
Origin West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
Genres Progressive rock, pop
Years active 1967 (1967)–present
Labels Pavillion
Website www.artinamericamusic.com
Members Chris Flynn
Dan Flynn
Shishonee Flynn
Jim Kuha
Past members Garry Galloway

Art in America is an American progressive rock band that achieved success in the early 1980s. They are best known for their self-titled song "Art in America" released in 1983. (Additional info at progarchives.com artist 1951).

Background

The band was originally formed in 1980 by brothers Chris and Dan Ruetenik and sister Shishonee,(pka Flynn), as well as friend James Kuha. The group was then called 'Father' and was mostly composed of their siblings. The band's name was then changed to 'Art in America' and under this name the group began opening for popular English pop artists like U2 and Roxy Music. In 1983, the group released their first studio album under CBS-Epic/ Pavilion Records. Produced by YES kingpin, Eddy Offord, the album contained their most popular song "Art in America" which received airplay on MTV. Stand out tracks on the album include "Sinatra Serenade", "Brett & Hibby" and "Undercover Lover", which includes a blistering guitar solo performed by Dixie Dreg guitar legend: Steve Morse. In hopes of a better deal in releasing a second album, the band moved to Los Angeles in 1985. However, the band found the pay-to-play gig situation in L.A. to be hostile and disappointing. The band still records music and loads to many internet sites for free song streaming.[2]

In 2012, the band was contacted by producer David Hentschel to finally record a follow-up studio album. The album was released in 2013, titled "The Hentschel Sessions".[3]

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

  1. ↑ http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1951
  2. ↑ "Our Story". Art in America. Retrieved 2016-09-01.
  3. ↑ "Our Story...". Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Chart History - Art in America". Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Chart History - Art in America". Retrieved July 23, 2016.
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