Bread was a soft rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1968, known for their smooth melodies and heartfelt lyrics that defined the early '70s soft rock movement. The band was founded by David Gates (vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards), James Griffin (vocals, guitar, keyboards), and Robb Royer (bass, guitar, flute, keyboards), with later additions of Mike Botts (drums) and Larry Knechtel (who replaced Royer in 1971). David Gates, the primary songwriter and lead vocalist, was the driving force behind many of the band's biggest hits, while James Griffin also contributed significantly to the songwriting and vocals.
Knechtel, a seasoned session musician, brought additional depth with his multi-instrumental skills. Despite internal tensions, Bread became one of the most successful bands of the soft rock era, blending folk, pop, and rock into a signature sound that resonated with audiences worldwide.
Bread achieved massive success with a string of hits, many of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Their most iconic songs include "Make It With You" (1970), which became their only No. 1 hit, "If" (1971), "Baby I'm-a Want You"
(1971), "Everything | Own" (1972), and "Diary"
(1972). Other notable hits include "It Don't Matter to Me," "Let Your Love Go," and "The Guitar Man." Their albums consistently performed well, with records like Baby I'm-a Want You (1972) and Guitar Man (1972) further solidifying their status in the industry. Although they disbanded in 1973 due to creative differences, they briefly reunited for a 1976 tour and later again in 1996. Despite their relatively short run, Bread's influence on the soft rock genre remains significant, with their timeless ballads continuing to receive radio play and admiration from new generations of listeners.
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