Don Bryant

Donald Maurice Bryant (April 4, 1942 – December 26, 2025) was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter.

Early life Bryant was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, the fifth of ten children. He began singing in church at age five, and soon joined his father's family vocal group. 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.

Hi Records In 1960, 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 1969 solo album.

Return to performing

Following a conversation between producer Scott Bomar and former Hi Records drummer Howard Grimes, Bryant was invited to perform as a vocalist with Memphis-based soul homage outfit The Bo-Keys. After some convincing from Grimes, Bryant accepted and, within a few months, found the inspiration to return to the studio. Bryant and The Bo-Keys recorded Don't Give Up on Love in late 2016, which was released on the Fat Possum label in 2017. The album featured an array of Bryant's past triumphs as well as new material. In 2020, Bryant and the Bo-Keys collaborated again on the Fat Possum Records release You Make Me Feel which was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Death Bryant died on December 26, 2025, at the age of 83.

Discography Precious Soul (Hi Records), 1969 Don't Give Up on Love (Fat Possum Records), 2017 You Make Me Feel (Fat Possum Records), 2020 "A World Like That" (single) (Fat Possum Records), 2021

As Donald Bryant and a Chosen Few What Do You Think About Jesus? (By Faith Records), 1987 I'm Gonna Praise Him (By Faith Records), 1989 It's All in the Word (By Faith Records), 2000