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Los Angeles, United States (1968 – present)
Bread was a 1970s rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California. They are a primary example of what later was labeled as “soft rock.”
David Gates (guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals) and Jimmy Griffin (guitar and vocals) formed the group in 1968, adding Robb Royer (guitar, bass and vocals of Pleasure Faire) before signing to Elektra Records. Bread, the band’s debut album as a trio, was a failure. The band became a quartet beginning with their second album, On The Waters, bringing in Mike Botts as permanent drummer. This time their efforts quickly established Bread as a major act, hitting the mainstream with the #1 hit “Make It With You” in 1970. Bread began touring and recording the 1971 album titled Manna, which included their most enduring hit, “If.”
Royer left the group after three albums to pursue other interests. He was replaced by Larry Knechtel (keyboards, bass, guitar, harmonica), a top session player from the Los Angeles scene. Knechtel’s credits included records by Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, The Monkees, Jan and Dean, Johnny Rivers and Simon & Garfunkel. In 1972 Bread released the highly successful album titled Baby I’m-a Want You, followed by another hit album, Guitar Man. Tensions existed between Gates and Griffin, however. Elektra had been invariably choosing Gates’ songs for the A-sides of the singles; Griffin felt that the singles should have been split between the two, however.
David Gates (guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals) and Jimmy Griffin (guitar and vocals) formed the group in 1968, adding Robb Royer (guitar, bass and vocals of Pleasure Faire) before signing to Elektra Records. Bread, the band’s debut album as a trio, was a failure. The band became a quartet beginning with their second album, On The Waters, bringing in Mike Botts as permanent drummer. This time their efforts quickly established Bread as a major act, hitting the mainstream with the #1 hit “Make It With You” in 1970. Bread began touring and recording the 1971 album titled Manna, which included their most enduring hit, “If.”
Royer left the group after three albums to pursue other interests. He was replaced by Larry Knechtel (keyboards, bass, guitar, harmonica), a top session player from the Los Angeles scene. Knechtel’s credits included records by Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, The Monkees, Jan and Dean, Johnny Rivers and Simon & Garfunkel. In 1972 Bread released the highly successful album titled Baby I’m-a Want You, followed by another hit album, Guitar Man. Tensions existed between Gates and Griffin, however. Elektra had been invariably choosing Gates’ songs for the A-sides of the singles; Griffin felt that the singles should have been split between the two, however.
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HippieLove4Ever wrote:
" I found her diary underneath the tree"... ahhh love love love! <3
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je_suis_marina wrote:
I love Bread and all your discography.
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BeckyLovesDelta wrote:
If is probably the most beautiful song I've ever heard. It's so beautiful...no words to describe it.....
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sanyoseiki wrote:
I love their songs! Especially the Guitar Man! :D
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ravipsk wrote:
Sweet surrender...they actually make it sound so good...
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orang_gila wrote:
remembering love story... on your song!! bread ;)
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Gravejr wrote:
Top tag for Bread is Bread. Not so much why but how?
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GuGa56 wrote:
Клёво!
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gleninferno wrote:
just one million?
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marisafaria wrote:
Bread, banda maravilhosa, suas musicas são inesqueciveis, ficarão marcadas em meu coração.
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NinaBurton wrote:
Everything I own *-------------------------*
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http://www.bread.moonfruit.com/# Please enjoy a vote.
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mmmmlowell wrote:
When I Tired, I listen Bread; Make me fill quiet. !! [2]
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mpadillaa wrote:
When I Tired, I listen Bread; Make me fill quiet. !!
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popsugarholic wrote:
<3 them!
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ViniciusStilt wrote:
Fucking band!
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IamFlood wrote:
Fuck it, these guys are brilliant.
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Giovanni_Conde wrote:
www.myspace.com/giovanniconde Bread is one of my favourites bands. I like to play the guitar and sing songs as Aubrey, Make it with you, Guitar Man...
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SoulJazzsterInc wrote:
Yep, they are a LOT better than their reputation
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quietrockboy wrote:
David Gates is extremely talented. I don't get why he's not often mentioned as one of the gods of pop music.
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