Bread

Formed: 1968 in Los Angeles, CA

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Disbanded: 1977

Genre: Pop/Rock

Group Members: David Gates, James Griffin, Michael Botts, Larry Knechtel, Robb Royer

Biography: Bread was one of the most popular pop groups of the early '70s, earning a string of well-crafted, melodic soft rock singles, all of which were written by keyboardist/vocalist David Gates. A session musician and producer, Gates met in 1968 guitarist/vocalist James Griffin, who had already released a solo ...Read full biography

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Baby I'm A Want You

Released: 1972

Label: Elektra Asylum

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Baby I'm-A Want You is Bread's best album, showcasing its soft and hard sides (yes, Bread had a hard side) at their respective peaks. "Mother Freedom," with its crunchy James Griffin guitar solo, and the ...Read full review

Manna

Released: 1971

Label: Phantom Records (England)

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Bread's third album, Manna, isn't so much a step forward as it is a consolidation of strengths, as the group sharpens their skills and carves out their own identities. It's clear that the rift between ...Read full review

More Bread albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (22), Singles & EPs (2), Others (1)

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