Greetings fellow “Breadheads”
Thank you for stopping by The Bread Section, now on-line! Before moving on to what this website is all about, I owe a world of thanks to a little cat named Fritz…
It is my pleasure to introduce you to a wonderful new book by Michele Dalcin Botts!
Fritz, the Count of Aglie
Available now at Amazon.com, just in time for holiday gift-giving!
All proceeds will go towards animal welfare
http://www.amazon.com/Fritz-Count-Aglie-Michele-Dalcin/dp/061554326X/
I encourage everyone to leave a comment on Amazon.com after you read the book. Not only has Michele opened up her heart to us through the book, she also opened her home to me a few weeks ago where we spent an afternoon talking about Mike, his music, hobbies, and dreams.
Did you know Mike was an avid sailor? Here he is on his sailboat in Catalina:
It is my pleasure to introduce you to a wonderful new book by Michele Dalcin Botts!
Fritz, the Count of Aglie
Available now at Amazon.com, just in time for holiday gift-giving!
All proceeds will go towards animal welfare
http://www.amazon.com/Fritz-Count-Aglie-Michele-Dalcin/dp/061554326X/
I encourage everyone to leave a comment on Amazon.com after you read the book. Not only has Michele opened up her heart to us through the book, she also opened her home to me a few weeks ago where we spent an afternoon talking about Mike, his music, hobbies, and dreams.
Did you know Mike was an avid sailor? Here he is on his sailboat in Catalina:
Mike started playing drums at an early age: |
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Did you know that when Bread went from studio band to live performers, Mike was already enjoying success playing with Bill Medley?
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When Linda Ronstadt came on the music scene, she wanted Mike in her band so badly; she let him name his salary. Here is Linda on the tour bus:
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Happily, Mike’s musical legacy lives on as Jim Photoglo’s son Griffin continues his drum playing on ‘Bott’s Blue’
The year was 1972
Mike and Michele in 1977
Bread had just disbanded, and Michele was an aspiring singer-songwriter, having worked with Michael McDonald and other artists. A friend suggested that she meet Mike, who might be able to help her. Michele had heard of Bread, but really didn’t know what Mike looked like. She and her friend went to Mike’s house, and when he greeted them, Michele was taken in by his good looks and charisma. They talked not at all about music that day!
Fast forward to the Adults Only album, Mike was looking for help with vocals on a song... How’d you like to sing on “Murder”- he asked Michele. She waited 30 years to sing with him!
(It was worth The Wait)
(It was worth The Wait)
Mike also had a great love for animals
Dogs...
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Cats...
especially cats
Squirrels...
Yes, squirrels! Here is Mike feeding some |
We can continue remembering Mike and his music through what he has left with us, and what we can share with animals that need help and assistance. To that end, Michele has graciously donated Mike’s memorabilia to animal welfare organizations throughout the US and the UK. This is what this website is all about. Here you will find items up for auction that can only belong to us, the fans of Bread, as Mike would have wanted. I want to thank Michele from the bottom of my heart for this opportunity to help out in this important way.
And thank you all, for coming along on the musical ride!
And thank you all, for coming along on the musical ride!
Michele with a furry friend
