About Rick Bryant
Lived 1948 – 2019 (aged 70–71). Rick Bryant was a New Zealand singer and songwriter.
Donald Richard Bryant (1948 – 5 December 2019), generally known as Rick Bryant, was a New Zealand blues and rock singer/songwriter.
Bands include Rick Bryant and the Jive Bombers, The Jubilation Gospel Choir, and Windy City Strugglers. With over a fifty-year history in music other bands include Mammal and Bruno Lawrence's Blerta.
He was convicted of possession of cannabis, cannabis oil, ecstasy and cocaine, but appealed his sentence in 2011, blaming his 35-year history of cannabis use.
Bryant died in Auckland on 5 December 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rick Bryant?
New Zealand singer (1948–2019)
When was Rick Bryant born?
Rick Bryant was born in 1948.
When did Rick Bryant die?
Rick Bryant died on 5 December 2019.
What was Rick Bryant's occupation?
Rick Bryant was a singer and songwriter.
What nationality was Rick Bryant?
Rick Bryant was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rick Bryant. https://biography.guide/rick-bryant/
MLA: "Rick Bryant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rick-bryant/.
Chicago: "Rick Bryant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rick-bryant/.
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