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Coming together Grandy relocated to Maricopa seven years ago and sought others with similar backgrounds through a musicians’ page on a networking website. “I wanted to get a full band back together,” he reveals. “Bob and I just started playing and singing together. Then we saw Jim had posted something, and he fit in real nice.” Briand and Turney are the most recent additions, rounding out the band with their expertise on the drums and keyboards, respectively. Grandy reiterates the individuals in the group share many of the same musical influences, from the Beatles to others in the British invasion. The performances today require a variety of songs and styles. “Now, you need line dancing and some new country so people can get up and dance right away,” he says. The group constantly adds new songs and replaces others. Lame notes, “You don’t want people to hear the same show.” Asked what he likes best about his current efforts, Schrimpf offers, “It’s not a matter of money or anything. It’s simply playing for people and seeing them have a good time.” Briand believes playing music “definitely keeps you young and helps keep you sharp.”
Grandy expands on that thought. “If you don’t have things that keep you interesting, retirement can be difficult. If you are not in the mix, the world goes by. If you want to be part of the show, you’ve got to be involved.” Turney sums up the common sentiment. “This is the most fun in retirement. It has brought a lot of enjoyment to life.”
David Briand, 59, is the drummer. A native of Oswego, N.Y., he's worked as a cook, drafter and architectural job captain.
THE VIBE AZ
• Ken Grandy, 69, vocals, acoustic and electric guitar. Chicago. Policeman/detective • Bob Lame, 64, vocals and lead guitar. New Jersey. Computers and cybersecurity • Jim Schrimpf, 72, vocals and bass guitar. Milwaukee. Credit union CEO/president • Scott Turney, 70, keyboards. Upstate New York. Auto restoration • David Briand, 59, vocals and drums. Oswego, N.Y. Cook, drafter and architectural job captain
PREVIOUS BANDS • Grandy: The Rage, The Self-Righteous Brothers • Lame: Token, Brother Pete Band, CSNsongs • Schrimpf: The Coalition, Barry’s Truckers, Midlife Crisis, The Boomers • Turney: Fair Choice, Sierra, The Keepers, Brenda Starr • Briand: Dancing Child, Jacob Morris Band, Saturated, Blindsided
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