For decades the band America have had a strong connection to the islands. Aside from doing sold out shows across the Aloha State, including at the Blaisdell Arena, the group also recorded 1977's "Harbor" on Kauai with legendary Beatles producer George Martin at the helm. "Carousel" is the new solo album from America's GerryBeckley, who today shared stories about the release, his musical roots and long connection to Hawaii with HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence.
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