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- 2023 GIGS - Friday, March 3: Legionnaires, join Dumbfounded as we play at a new venue for us -- the Kettering American Legion Post 598. Music from 7-10 p.m. Friday, April 14: Kettering American Legion Post 598. Music from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, April 29: Lake Waynoka in Brown County. Music from 8-11 p.m. Friday, May 19: Kettering American Legion Post 598. Music from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 10: Benefit to battle Alzheimer's Disease in downtown Washington C.H. Mark your calendars! More details TBA. Saturday, July 29: Pelotonia benefit at Streetside 62 in Washington C.H. Dumbfounded joins with dedicated Pelotonia volunteers in the fight against cancer. Time approximately 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12: Band gig in downtown Washington C.H. Details TBA. Saturday, Sept. 30: Greenfield Oktoberfest. Sometime in October: Harvest Ball private event. ...more gigs are in the works. Hope to see you soon! SONGS YOU MIGHT HEAR
AT A DUMBFOUNDED SHOW! American Band As Tears Go By Back in the U.S.S.R. Black Magic Woman Boot Scootin’ Boogie Born to be Wild Brown Eyed Girl China Grove Dance to the Music Doctor My Eyes Evil Ways Gimme Three Steps Gloria Good Golly Miss Molly Good Lovin' Hanky Panky Hang On Sloopy Hold On, I’m Comin’ Honky Tonk Women I Feel Good I Got a Line on You I Saw Her Standing There I Want to Hold Your Hand I’m a Believer Joy to the World Kind of a Drag Knock on Wood Lights Listen to the Music Little Black Egg Long Time Lovin’ You Long Train Runnin’ Louie Louie Margaritaville Midnight Confessions Midnight Hour Money Mustang Sally My Girl Nights in White Satin No Matter What Old Time Rock & Roll Oye Como Va People Like You Proud Mary Runaway Sleepwalk Smoke on the Water Stand by Me Stealin’ Summer of '69 Take it Easy Takin’ Care of Business The Breakup Song The Breeze Treat Her Right Two Tickets to Paradise Unchained Melody Vehicle What I Like About You White Room Whiter Shade of Pale Wonderful Tonight Working for the Weekend You Really Got Me |
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R.I.P. Lanny Bryant, 1952-2022
Lanny Bryant, longtime lead singer for the classic rock band Dumbfounded, passed away Nov. 30, 2022 at the age of 70.
Lanny was much more than a member of a classic rock band. He was a respected public servant who served Greenfield, Ohio for more than 25 years including four years as mayor, numerous terms as a member of Greenfield City Council, and as a community leader and volunteer. Lanny enjoyed a successful career in the printing and publishing business and was employed by Cummings Printing of New Hampshire at the time of his passing.
Lanny was a Christian who put God and family his top priorities, but music was also a lifelong passion. He spent many years singing gospel music and especially loved southern gospel. He performed in many different groups, most notably the Singing Disciples.
In the early 2000s Lanny was enlisted as a vocalist for the classic rock and pop group Dumbfounded and lent his distinctive vibrato to the re-creation of the hits he and his bandmates grew up with in the 1960s and ‘70s.
“Lanny just loved to sing and always kept a positive attitude,” said longtime friend, former co-worker and lead guitarist Ron Coffey. “We got to be close friends while working at Greenfield Printing & Publishing back in the 1980s, and at lunch breaks we talked about ideas to help the community, plans for starting businesses, and a host of other subjects. We sometimes joked about all the money we lost because we didn’t follow through on our business schemes,” Coffey laughed. “But Lanny did a lot of good for the community as a city council member and during his term as mayor in the early 2000s. He also put together a musical show to help raise money for the school district to purchase a new sound system. He helped the Rotary Club book entertainment for the community festival. And he was quite active in his church. Lanny’s faith came through in everything he did.”
Coffey had the task of sharing the news of Lanny’s passing to his bandmates, George Smith, Mark Fisher, Mark Lawson and Ken Gould. “We were all in a state of shock, as most of us had just talked or texted with him and we planned to get together at a band Christmas party over the weekend.”
Lanny’s bandmates echoed his praises, calling him an all-around positive force who loved singing in Dumbfounded and quickly welcomed the newer members into the band. “I loved Lanny,” said bassist Mark Lawson, who joined the band in 2021. “He was always up for making music and loved seeing the audience smiling and singing along.”
“Lanny and I just had a very pleasant phone conversation yesterday (Nov. 30),” said new drummer Ken Gould. “He wanted me to download some music tracks onto his tablet and talking about our upcoming Christmas party. I can’t believe he’s gone.”
“Our last gig with Lanny was one of the most fun performances we have had,” Coffey said. “It was a Halloween party at the Champions Grill in Washington C.H. and Lanny and Mark Fisher came in dressed as the Blues Brothers. They danced around like John Belushi and Dan Akroyd and got the crowd fired up for a good time. It seemed that everyone was happy that night. There were lots of great costumes and the band was really cooking. It was a magical evening!”
Lanny’s fellow “Blues Brother,” Mark Fisher, joined the band after singing “Born to be Wild” at a block party years ago, and the two singers had a close relationship. “Lanny was like a brother. I can’t believe he’s gone. Life really is fragile – spend time with your loved ones,” he advised.
George Smith, who grew up in Greenfield and has known Lanny for a long time, also expressed shock and sadness at the loss. “Lanny was such a good guy, always smiling and easy to work with. He kept up a positive attitude and loved making music with us. His passing is a great loss for his family, his many friends, and the band.”
"Lanny was a man of faith and we are confident he is in a better place," Coffey said. "But his passing leaves a void and we pray for comfort for his wife Shirley and the family. He loved them dearly and had been so happy these past few years. We hope the outpouring of love and the stories shared in coming days will help ease the pain of separation."
Lanny’s funeral took place Monday, Dec. 5 at Good Shepherd Church in Greenfield, followed by burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. The Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield served the family.
Memorial contributions were suggested to the Greenfield Area Christian Center, New Directions, or The Exchange in Blanchester.
Lanny will never be forgotten and cannot be replaced. He will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, including his fellow bandmates in Dumbfounded.
Lanny’s obituary can be found at the following link:
https://www.murrayfettro.com/obituary/lanny-bryant?fh_id=13526
Lanny was much more than a member of a classic rock band. He was a respected public servant who served Greenfield, Ohio for more than 25 years including four years as mayor, numerous terms as a member of Greenfield City Council, and as a community leader and volunteer. Lanny enjoyed a successful career in the printing and publishing business and was employed by Cummings Printing of New Hampshire at the time of his passing.
Lanny was a Christian who put God and family his top priorities, but music was also a lifelong passion. He spent many years singing gospel music and especially loved southern gospel. He performed in many different groups, most notably the Singing Disciples.
In the early 2000s Lanny was enlisted as a vocalist for the classic rock and pop group Dumbfounded and lent his distinctive vibrato to the re-creation of the hits he and his bandmates grew up with in the 1960s and ‘70s.
“Lanny just loved to sing and always kept a positive attitude,” said longtime friend, former co-worker and lead guitarist Ron Coffey. “We got to be close friends while working at Greenfield Printing & Publishing back in the 1980s, and at lunch breaks we talked about ideas to help the community, plans for starting businesses, and a host of other subjects. We sometimes joked about all the money we lost because we didn’t follow through on our business schemes,” Coffey laughed. “But Lanny did a lot of good for the community as a city council member and during his term as mayor in the early 2000s. He also put together a musical show to help raise money for the school district to purchase a new sound system. He helped the Rotary Club book entertainment for the community festival. And he was quite active in his church. Lanny’s faith came through in everything he did.”
Coffey had the task of sharing the news of Lanny’s passing to his bandmates, George Smith, Mark Fisher, Mark Lawson and Ken Gould. “We were all in a state of shock, as most of us had just talked or texted with him and we planned to get together at a band Christmas party over the weekend.”
Lanny’s bandmates echoed his praises, calling him an all-around positive force who loved singing in Dumbfounded and quickly welcomed the newer members into the band. “I loved Lanny,” said bassist Mark Lawson, who joined the band in 2021. “He was always up for making music and loved seeing the audience smiling and singing along.”
“Lanny and I just had a very pleasant phone conversation yesterday (Nov. 30),” said new drummer Ken Gould. “He wanted me to download some music tracks onto his tablet and talking about our upcoming Christmas party. I can’t believe he’s gone.”
“Our last gig with Lanny was one of the most fun performances we have had,” Coffey said. “It was a Halloween party at the Champions Grill in Washington C.H. and Lanny and Mark Fisher came in dressed as the Blues Brothers. They danced around like John Belushi and Dan Akroyd and got the crowd fired up for a good time. It seemed that everyone was happy that night. There were lots of great costumes and the band was really cooking. It was a magical evening!”
Lanny’s fellow “Blues Brother,” Mark Fisher, joined the band after singing “Born to be Wild” at a block party years ago, and the two singers had a close relationship. “Lanny was like a brother. I can’t believe he’s gone. Life really is fragile – spend time with your loved ones,” he advised.
George Smith, who grew up in Greenfield and has known Lanny for a long time, also expressed shock and sadness at the loss. “Lanny was such a good guy, always smiling and easy to work with. He kept up a positive attitude and loved making music with us. His passing is a great loss for his family, his many friends, and the band.”
"Lanny was a man of faith and we are confident he is in a better place," Coffey said. "But his passing leaves a void and we pray for comfort for his wife Shirley and the family. He loved them dearly and had been so happy these past few years. We hope the outpouring of love and the stories shared in coming days will help ease the pain of separation."
Lanny’s funeral took place Monday, Dec. 5 at Good Shepherd Church in Greenfield, followed by burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. The Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield served the family.
Memorial contributions were suggested to the Greenfield Area Christian Center, New Directions, or The Exchange in Blanchester.
Lanny will never be forgotten and cannot be replaced. He will live on in the hearts of those who loved him, including his fellow bandmates in Dumbfounded.
Lanny’s obituary can be found at the following link:
https://www.murrayfettro.com/obituary/lanny-bryant?fh_id=13526
