Elbridge (AL) Bright

[Queenie]

Board:

Once Al was ousted from the Tempt group, did he joined any other groups in Detroit??

Any family members that shared the Bright name lives in Detroit today if so what was their reaction to O's movie.

Finally - Time of Death city reaction(Detroit). He was a cofounder of the hottest group in the 60's Tempts any TV/Radio coverage reports

[Common]

Hey NDF - I think you mean Elbridge (Al) Bryant. I'm not too clear on his history after the Tempts, but it was said that Al did try to pursue a solo career but was not too successful. I think he died in Fla in the early 80's. I don't know if any of his family members live in detroit. Maybe some of the detroiters here can shed some light on this.

[Queenie]

Thanks Common for your response Yes I was referring to AL original member of the temp.

[molly]

Hello New. I don't know that much about Al Bryant but I did find this article. How accurate the information is I do not know:

Elbridge Bryant
"An Original Temptation"

Elbridge Bryant (pictured with the group at left) was one of the original lineup of "Elgins" that auditioned at Hitsville for Motown's Mickey Stevenson, and became one of The Temptations. Even earlier, he was part of Otis' group in 1958, The Siberians, and then later, The Distants, when they recorded their first single "ComeOn" as far back as 1959.
"Al", as they called him, was quite a ladies man, and knew how to work his charm. Along with a drinking problem, and all the attention that was quickly going to his head, he developed a bad attitude, and he became a problem from early on.
One night, while the group was wrapping up a performance at Chappy's Lounge, Al and Paul got into it backstage, arguing about whether or not the group should go back out for an encore. The argument escalated and became violent with Al crashing a beer bottle down on Pauls face, narrowly missing his eye. Paul was rushed to the hospital where he was stitched up and had to spend the night.
Not long after, at the Fox Theaters' annual Christmas show in 1963, Al was fired from the group.
Years later, in 1968, at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Al just showed up at the stage door. His face was ashen, his eyes sunken in, and there was a deep sadness in his voice. He had apparently put together a little group of his own, but nothing had happened for them. About ten years later, Al died in Florida of cirrhosis of the liver.

There is also info about him here:

www.ritchie-hardin.com/soul/temps7.html - 19k

I do know in O's mini-series Al was protrayed as the lead singer on "Come On". Actually Richard Street sang lead on the recording.

[Queenie]

Thxs Molly for the info...Once you leave the Tempt, your name is erased for ever being part of the group.

That is a shame.. As much as I love the C5..Al made an impact to the Tempt Dynasty and not acknowledging his presence is simply wrong.

Al and O were friends right well I should have known..O doesn't know the meaning of true friendship. He is the person you give to him and you continue to give to me until you have nothing else. Ask David, Eddie, and Paul??

[molly]

Hey New. I seen O interviewed where he said he always considered Al to be a Temptation. But you know O also said he Loved David like a brother.

BTW O has been spotted in the Palace!

[Queenie]

Yea... I hate to be his Enemy