Mr. Gates is a very blessed man: He had a GREAT career, changed the world with his music but he never let it go to his head, he handled his personal life and his money with wisdom, and retired prosperously & happily with the wife of his youth and their (now long adult) children.
David Gates has 4 children. three of them are now lawyers and one is a cardiothoracic surgeon. He lives happily in Mount Vernon, Washington enjoying his retirement with his high school sweetheart and wife - Jo Rita
Married to the same woman 62 years. No smoking and no drinking - Four kids - 3 lawyers and a surgeon - cowboying and ranching...*sigh* By the way “Bread” is a Biblical reference and their first albums were called On the Waters and Manna...So clearly God is in their lives too.
Way back in Summer 1998... David Gates appeared solo at the Cove Haven Resort [Lakeville,PA] accompanied w/ a small string orchestra for one evening. My late wife & I happily sat 2 rows away from the small 300 seat theater's stage. David if you someday read this comment. I just wish to say thanks for making the long trip East for your legion of Bread fans. Best Regards, Tony DiBello
His voice is still as strong and amazing as it was in 1970.. That is saying a lot since this is 2019..This man has more talent in his little finger than todays performers have in their entire bodies..
David Gates's voice quality hasn't changed at all. He's truly a rare gem. Love listening to Bread. Magnificent classic band! God Bless him even more ❤ 🇧🇷
I AM BLOWN AWAY, HOW & THE HECK DOES HZ VOICE SOUND THE SAME AS SWEET & MELLOW AS WHN HE WZ WHAT? 35? A BLESSED VOICE! LISTENING I THOUGHT IT WAS THE 60'S-70'S AGAIN❣THEIR SONGS ALWAYS FAVORITE, BEAUTIFUL❣ G'na in the D
I don't think any of those people in the audience realize the impact that this mans songs, singing and playing has had on peoples lives. Millions upon millions of people have had their lives played out on the soundtrack of this mans words, as has just as many had hearts broken and lives enriched.
This man made unforgettable music with the most appropriate lyrics. It's so easy to connect to his songs because they speak our thoughts and reflect our emotions.
You have the most amazing voice. I listen to you every single day. I cry when I listen, because I want to go back in time so bad. I never got to see you. Thank you for being a big part of my life.
I saw your post and when I read it I started crying too. I listened to the AM radio when I was a kid in North Carolina and Bread was one of my favorite groups. I think I bought Guitar Man on a 45 rpm record at Grant's for .69 cents.
In my opinion one of the greatest musical composer /vocalists in the business. Close your eyes and swear was 1972 listening to that beautifully clear tone.
Bread was the main group I listened to as a pre teen 10 yrs old into my teens we did water ballet to their songs in jr high school timeless music such happy memories
I was a pre-teen in mid 70s. My brother had a Bread Greatest Hits 8-track. I wore that thing out. I could sing and play the guitar but I never gave a thought of what I could have done at the time. 20/20 hingsight.
He said in an interview, now at 76, a Bread reunion would be unlikely. Sometimes it's better to be grateful and stay the heck out of the limelight when your best work is behind you." Well, he is a national treasure I think.
Music4allofU Video Productions , Siguiendo mi ruptura , tampoco me gusta que tengas lindas amiguitas y te saluden vía internet , y te quieran tanto, aunque Sean amigas y para ti también , elllas saben más que yo. Ellas te buscan como si fueran todo en tu vida. Lo que me lleva la tristeza es que apenas te estoy contestando un recado y tú ya me estás terminando. Me causa mucho coraje y creo que esto ya debe de tener un p7nto y final. Basta yo hay paz mental desde que empezamos este tórrido romance. Que Dios te siga bendiciendo amor, y sigamos adelante sin disgustos . Te admiro y mereces alguien que en realidad te quiera. Hasta que llegemos a encontramos si se presta la,oración.
Met David Gates a couple of times, he lived next door to some friends of ours in Hidden Hills, CA. Very nice and humble man that sang terrific songs during my school years.
Respect to the table people for not running up and hugging him out of respect for years of amazing songs that we'll never stop singing and will pass on to our children. Eternal love to David Gates.
