(1951-07-02) July 2, 1951 (age 72) Lomita, California, US
Origin
Lomita, California
Genres
Pop, rock
Occupation(s)
Singer, musician
Instrument(s)
Vocals, bass guitar
Years active
1970-present
Musical artist
Joe Puerta (born July 2, 1951) 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).
Puerta 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]
^Huey, Steve. "Biography: Ambrosia". Allmusic. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
JoePuerta (born July 2, 1951) is the bassist/vocalist and founder of the American rock group Ambrosia. He co-wrote one of the band's early hits, "Holdin'...
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