Maurice bryant biography
Birth name, Donald Maurice Bryant ; Born, () April 4, (age 82) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. ; Occupation(s), Singer, songwriter ; Instrument, Vocals.
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Don Bryant (songwriter)
American singer-songwriter (born )
Musical artist
Donald Maurice Bryant (born April 4, ) is an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter.[1]
Early life
Bryant was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, the fifth of ten children.[2] He began singing in church at age five, and soon joined his father's family vocal group.[3] He eventually formed a gospel quartet for a high school radio show, finding success singing secular pop songs on Dick “Cane” Cole’s popular WLOK show.[3] The quartet, performing as The Four Kings, would part with Cole to become the front band for Willie Mitchell, with Bryant as the lead singer.[4]
Hi Records
In , the still teenage Bryant was offered a shot at songwriting, penning “I Got To Know” for The 5 Royales.
He wrote material for other artists at Hi Records while continuing to record with The Four Kings and as a solo artist, resulting in a solo album.[3]