Glenn Hughes comments on California Breed split

Glenn Hughes has issued his first public comments on the breakup of California Breed.

The former Deep Purple bassist formed the group in 2013 with Jason Bonham – from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion - and guitarist Andrew Watt, who revealed last week that the band had called it quits.

The group released their self-titled debut last May, but Bonham soon bailed due to scheduling commitments and was replaced by Queens Of The Stone Age/Eagles Of Death Metal drummer Joey Castillo.

California Breed played an extensive fall tour of North America and Europe and played their final show at Planet Rockstock in Wales on December 5.

“Good morning,” began Hughes in a Facebook post. “On June 2 Jason left California Breed. We had just gone on sale with tickets for the USA and Europe tours. I felt it necessary to commit to these shows, as we had recorded an album and we needed to play and promote our work. Joey C came in and played drums,and helped us out on tour , and I am supremely grateful for this.”

“What I couldn't commit to was a second album,” he continued. “Cali Breed was Jason, Andrew and myself, and there was no way moving forward without all 3 original members.”

“Over the past 4 decades I have built a very loving and loyal fan base, where I know most of you, through touring, signing autographs for all, or on social networks, where I see your photographs or avatar, and answer you, in whatever you wish to ask or share with me. Those of you who have met me, or know me, know that I deeply care about LIFE...”

Hughes then issued an update on his plans moving forward.

“I am currently working on 3 projects, 2 musical & one movie,” he explained. “I will give more details as I move forward.”

“This is a loving ... And safe Place. The Canvas of my LIFE is vast ...and I go ...where my spirit.. Leads me .. Big love to all my fans, friends and GOLDEN ones across our Planet ...In my world LOVE is the answer .. Remember this.”




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California Breed call it quits

California Breed – the band formed in 2013 by Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham and guitarist Andrew Watt – have called it quits.

Watt made the announcement via Facebook, writing, “To the California Breed fans here, I put everything I had into this band. All I can say is I was in it for the long haul.”

“I have a lot of new music for you guys...going to be announcing my plans soon.”

“I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you supporting us, buying our music, coming to our shows,” he adds. “This is not the end...it is truly the beginning...cannot wait to continue the quest to bring rock n roll back to the people that are hungry for it. What an amazing learning experience for me here and introduction to an amazing world of people and fans that share love for the same thing.”

Hughes and Bonham formed California Breed with Watt from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion, which fell apart over Joe Bonamassa’s yearly solo touring schedule.

The band released their self-titled debut album last May, but Bonham bailed in August due to scheduling commitments and was replaced by Queens Of The Stone Age/Eagles Of Death Metal drummer Joey Castillo.

California Breed played an extensive fall tour of North America and Europe and performed their final show at Planet Rockstock in Wales on December 5.




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California Breed announce European tour

California Breed – the new band formed by Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham and guitarist Andrew Watt – have announced dates for their first European tour.

The band will support Alter Bridge in the US before heading to Europe for the trek, which opens November 7 in Russia.

The shows will feature ex-Queens of the Stone Age/Eagles Of Death Metal drummer Joey Castillo in the lineup, filling in for Bonham, who was unavailable due to prior commitments.

“We’re just excited to play live, to tour, to be in front of and with our fans,” says Hughes. “We’re very proud of our debut record and we can’t wait to share it, live and loud, with you.”

California Breed will close out the run supporting Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators on their five UK arena dates.

Hughes and Bonham formed the band from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion; California Breed released their self-titled debut album earlier this year.

California Breed
2014 European tour

Nov 07 – Rostov-On-Don, Russia – Dom Ofitserov
Nov 08 – Moscow, Russia – Izvestiya Hall
Nov 10 – Novosbirsk, Russia – Zeleznodoroznikhow
Nov 11 – Yekaterinburg, Russia – Thetre Estrady
Nov 13 – St. Petersburg, Russia – Aurora
Nov 14 – Nozniy Novgorod, Russia – Kapitoliy at Pavillion 2
Nov 16 – Milan, Italy – Live Club
Nov 17 – Munich, Germany – Tonhalle
Nov 19 – Nurnberg, Germany - Rockfabrik
Nov 20 – Vienna, Austria – Arena
Nov 22 – Warsaw, Poland – Proresja
Nov 23 – Berlin, Germany – Kesselhaus
Nov 25 – Hamburg, Germany – Markthalle
Nov 26 – Koln, Germany – E-Werk
Nov 28 – Manchester, UK – Phones 4U Arena*
Nov 29 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena*
Dec 01 – Birmingham, UK – LG Arena*
Dec 02 – London, UK – Wembley Arena*
Dec 04 – Glasgow, UK – SSE Hydro*
Dec 05 – Porthcawl, UK – Planet Rockstock

*special guests of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators




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California Breed release The Way video

California Breed have issued a video for “The Way”, a track from the band’s just-released self-titled debut album.

It’s the second video from the project, following the lead single, “Sweet Tea.”

California Breed is the new band formed by Glenn Hughes and Jason Bonham - with guitarist Andrew Watt - from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion.

Hughes was introduced to Watt through mutual friend Julian Lennon.

"This kid is amazing," says Bonham. "The first time we met, I thought he looked like the white Jimi Hendrix. And he plays in the studio like he's on stage!"

Produced by Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings), “California Breed” was recorded at Cobb's Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup.




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Glenn Hughes unplugs for California Breed session

Glenn Hughes unplugged to perform a few songs from the new California Breed album while visiting UK’s Planet Rock recently, and the station is sharing video from the session.

Hughes ran through acoustic versions of “The Grey” and “Breathe” from the band’s self-titled debut album, due out May 20.

California Breed is the new band formed by Hughes and Jason Bonham (with guitarist Andrew Watt) from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion.

Produced by Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings), “California Breed” was recorded at Cobb's Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup.

"I'd gotten into Dave's work via the Rival Sons, who I know and really love, “ explains Hughes. “But Dave has done a lot of great stuff. That whole Nashville trip which Dave is a part of. Well, me and Jason don't want to sound like anyone else, we already sound like ourselves, but we felt we needed some fresh energy — and Dave absolutely brought it."





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California Breed stream debut album in advance of release

California Breed – the new band formed by Jason Bonham and Glenn Hughes from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion – are streaming their self-titled debut album in advance of its release on May 20.

The legendary pair of rockers are joined by guitarist Andrew Watt in the lineup.

Produced by Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings), “California Breed” was recorded at Cobb's Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup.

"I live in the moment, it's all about NOW,” says Hughes. “California Breed is exactly where I live, breathe and where my freak flag flies."

In March, the band released the video for the album’s lead single, “Sweet Tea.”








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California Breed producer talks about Glenn Hughes’ career

California Breed producer Dave Cobb talks about singer/bassist Glenn Hughes’ music history in the latest behind the scenes video package about the making of the band’s self-titled debut album, due May 20.

“I’ve known about Glenn from the Trapeze stuff,” says Cobb of the former Deep Purple rocker. “My favorite era of music has always been maybe ‘65 to ‘73 and he was there. It was crazy to hear the stories: he knew my favorite bands, he was hanging around them, he played all the legendary places and recorded in legendary studios. I mean, God, you could make a freakin’ reality show on that guy and the things he’s been through and done and who he is now. It’s amazing.”

Hughes lengthy rock resume includes stints in Trapeze, Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall, Gary Moore, and others.

California Breed is a new band formed by Hughes and Jason Bonham from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion; the pair are joined by guitarist Andrew Watt in the lineup.

“California Breed” was recorded at Cobb's Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup.

The band recently released the video for the album’s lead single, “Sweet Tea.”





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California Breed discuss recording debut album

California Breed – the new band formed by Jason Bonham and Glenn Hughes from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion – have posted the second episode of a new web series giving fans a behind the scenes look at

the making of their self-titled debut album, due for release on May 20.

Joined by guitarist Andrew Watt, the latest episode tells the story of how they recorded the project with producer Dave Cobb.

“California Breed” was recorded at Cobb's Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup.

The band have released the video for the album’s lead single, “Sweet Tea.”





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VIDEO: Jason Bonham and Glenn Hughes introduce California Breed

California Breed – the new band formed by Jason Bonham and Glenn Hughes from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion – have launched a new web series giving fans a behind the scenes look at the making of their self-titled debut album, due for release on May 20.

Joined by guitarist Andrew Watt, the first episode tells the story of how the group came together.

Produced by Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings), “California Breed” was recorded at Cobb's Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup.

Last month, California Breed released the video for the album’s lead single, “Sweet Tea”, and followed that up with a lyric video for “Midnight Oil” (see it here).





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California Breed release lyric video for Midnight Oil

California Breed - the new band formed by Jason Bonham and Glenn Hughes from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion - have released a lyric video for the track, “Midnight Oil.”

Joined by guitarist Andrew Watt, the tune will appear on the group’s self-titled debut album, due May 20.

Produced by Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings), “California Breed” was recorded at Cobb's Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup.

The band recently released the video for the lead single, “Sweet Tea” – check it out here.

Formed in 2009, Black Country Communion – which also featured Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian – shut things down early last year after releasing three studio albums and a live recording.




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Jason Bonham and Glenn Hughes launch California Breed

Jason Bonham and Glenn Hughes have launched a new band, California Breed, from the ashes of supergroup Black Country Communion.

The pair are joined by guitarist Andrew Watt for the new project, which will release its self-titled debut album on May 20.

Hughes was introduced to Watt through his friend Julian Lennon.

"It's proper rock," says Hughes, "but at the same time it's very now. Andrew is as influenced by Mick Ronson as he is Jimmy Page."

"This kid is amazing," adds Bonham. "The first time we met, I thought he looked like the white Jimi Hendrix. And he plays in the studio like he's on stage!"

Produced by Dave Cobb (Jamey Johnson, Rival Sons, Shooter Jennings), “California Breed” was recorded at Cobb's Nashville studio and features equal co-writing credits among the three-man lineup.

California Breed have just released the video for the lead single, “Sweet Tea.”

Formed in 2009, Black Country Communion – which also featured Joe Bonamassa and Derek Sherinian – shut things down early last year after releasing three studio albums and a live recording.

California Breed
“California Breed”
Release date: May 20

01. The Way
02. Sweet Tea
03. Chemical Rain
04. Midnight Oil
05. All Falls Down
06. The Grey
07. Days They Come
08. Spit You Out
09. Strong
10. Invisible
11. Scars
12. Breathe
13. Solo




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