Venice was started in 1977 by cousins Michael and Kipp Lennon. Michael's brother Mark joined the band in 1978, followed by Kipp's brother Pat in 1980.

Their music has been described as the «Southern California sound of the 1970s» in the vein of the Eagles and Crosby, Stills and Nash.

Venice is quite popular in The Netherlands and have toured there multiple times.

The members of Venice are:

Kipp Lennon — lead vocals
Mark Lennon — lead vocals
Michael Lennon — electric & acoustic guitar, vocals
Pat Lennon — electric & acoustic guitar, vocals