Joe Puerta

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

Joe Puerta
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
InstrumentsVocals, bass guitar
Years active1970-present
Associated actsAmbrosia, Bruce Hornsby and the Range

He was a touring member (bass/vocals) with Chi Coltrane, Laura Brannigan, and Sheena Easton and 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 a-midst a unique concert/wedding with his Ambrosia bandmates (Chris North best man, Burleigh Drummond officiating) and good friends musicians 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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