Jimmy Griffin

Jimmy Griffin
Griffin in 1971
Background information
Birth nameJames Arthur Griffin
Born(1943-08-10)August 10, 1943
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJanuary 11, 2005(2005-01-11) (aged 61)
Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresSoft rock
Occupations
  • Singer
  • guitarist
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1963–2005
Formerly of

James Arthur Griffin (August 10, 1943 – January 11, 2005) was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the 1970s soft rock band Bread. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1970 as co-writer of "For All We Know".

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