Dorsey played the upright bass and steel guitar, as well as acoustic guitar. Johnny played acoustic guitar and together they were fabulous songwriters and singers.

The Black Tie single "Learning The Game" peaked at #59 on the Billboard country chart in 1991. According to Royer Griffin convinced Viva to hire Royer by threatening "I will be writing with him. Bread reformed in 1976 for one final album Lost Without Your Love.

This article is about the musician; for other James Griffins or Jimmy Griffins see James Griffin (disambiguation). James Arthur Griffin (August 10 1943 – January 11 2005) was a singer guitarist and songwriter best known for his work with the 1970s rock band Bread.