Glenn Dustin Resigns Legacy Five
On the heels of the Mark Trammell Quartet’s announcement of change in the group, here’s one that is arguably the most shocking to come along in quite a while:
Dear Legacy Five Family,
If you know me at all, you know I am a man of few words, so I’ll be brief.
It is with much regret that I am announcing my resignation. Effective immediately, I will no longer be traveling and singing with Legacy Five. I have had the time of my life, traveling the highways with L5, getting to meet so many wonderful people. However, nothing lasts forever. I have been honored to see so many things that I would have never had the opportunity to, apart from L5. I have so many wonderful memories, and I will miss so many people.
Please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers, and continue to pray for and encourage L5. I will miss those men, and I doubt there will be a day that passes where I don’t think of them. I have so many wonderful memories.
In His Grip,
Glenn “Cuz” Dustin
The group goes on to state that they have started looking for a new bass, and interested singers can send an mp3 to scottfowler@legacyfive.com.
I, for one, never expected this news, but I understand that change is inevitable. Dustin’s vocal technique has developed quite nicely over his twelve years in the group since its inception, and he is leaving the group as one of the smoothest and best-blending bass singers in the industry.
As with any change, the speculation of “who’s the new singer” will start soon, so I will throw my prediction in here. If Legacy Five were to go with an already “established” name, they couldn’t go wrong with Randy Byrd. Not only does he have the depth and power to handle the bass parts for the group, but on the group’s Know So Salvation project, they took two of his features with the Blackwood Brothers (“O Say But I’m Glad” and “Where No One Stands Alone”) and gave them to Glenn Dustin. Similar arrangements, same key. Having that connection makes the prospect of his hiring very intriguing.
They may very well go for an “unknown” singer, so let’s have fun with this one. How about this bass singer? Don’t know his name, but he can tote the mail:
Great clip, Aaron.
That bass is Michael Mater – we went to church together as kids (in Canada). The group he’s with there is a college group (Assurance: former members include Keith Waggoner, Jeff Snyder). Mike pastors in Greenfield, Indiana now.
The lead in the quartet in that clip currently does sound for the Collingsworth Family.
1This bass singer’s name is Mike Mater and he lives in Greenfield, IN where he pastors a church.
2Aaron, I’m sold, HE’S HIRED! lol Love the tenor too. There are other great videos from that concert too.
3The name of the bass is Michael Mater. Even though I am a Hoosier and was in Greenfield IN for a concert not long ago, I had never heard of him until I came here. Nonetheless, I wanted to add my two cents.
4I know all the guys in that quartet personally…. Mike is a great guy, and would fit well with L5 if he felt led to put his hat in the ring.
I do agree with you on Byrd that would be a home run hire much like gus was.
5I’m a big fan of Justin Terry, formerly of Cross4Crowns. I don’t know if he’s looking for a job or if Legacy Five would be interested but I think he’s really good.
6That’s Mike Mater! I used to sing with him in college! Great guy!! Great singer! Hope you’re doing good Aaron!
7Hey Jeff, I’m doing fine, thanks! Hope you are as well!
I’ve heard from several people that Mike is a great singer, and I agree!
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