Joe Puerta

Joe Puerta (born 2 July 1951, California, US) is the bassist/vocalist and founder of the American rock group Ambrosia.[1] He co-wrote one of the band's early hits, "Holdin' On To Yesterday" (1975).

Joe Puerta
Joe Puerta onstage with Ambrosia, 25 April 2015 in Manhattan Beach, California
Joe Puerta onstage with Ambrosia, 25 April 2015 in Manhattan Beach, California
Background information
Born (1951-07-02) 2 July 1951
Lomita, California
OriginLomita, California
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar
Years active1970-present

He was a touring member (bass/vocals) of the bands for Chi Coltrane, Laura Branigan, and Sheena Easton. He later became an original member of Bruce Hornsby and the Range. His association with Bruce Hornsby started when Hornsby was invited to play sessions with Ambrosia on their last album.

In 2020, Joe married his tour manager and long-time fan Shannon Marie Killala on Star Vista’s 70’s Rock and Romance Cruise during a unique concert/wedding with his Ambrosia bandmates (Chris North best man, Burleigh Drummond officiating) and friends John Ford Coley, Peter Beckett, and Stephen Bishop. He resides in southern California.[2]

References
  1. Huey, Steve. "Biography: Ambrosia". Allmusic. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
  2. : The Hustle Podcast episode 167


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