Founder of Alcorn State 'Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite' band Samuel Griffin dies


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Harold Gater, The Clarion-Ledger Published 3:31 p.m. CT Aug. 4, 2017

Samuel Griffin founded and directed the Alcorn State University marching band beginning in 1969. Alcorn State officials announced Friday that Griffin died.

Griffin is credited with forming Alcorn State's Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite, including the Golden Girls and the Purple Flashers Flag Corp.

Alcorn Director of Bands Dr. Renardo Murray remembers Griffin as a strong man who groomed his students to be great performers and even greater people, according to a news release.

“Mr. Griffin was an Alcorn State University icon,” said Murray. “He touched the lives of so many young people. He not only taught us how to be musicians, but he also taught us how to be strong men and women.”

Founder of Alcorn State 'Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite' band Samuel Griffin dies
 

Griff, was a great Band Director who didn't have the number of Assistant Band Directors that other SWAC schools had, but he put a quality product on the field.

The 1995 "Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite" was a beast! Mr. Griffin, this is your final curtain call, take a bow.
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Some information wrong on the press release but appreciate the effort. Griff became head in 1968 & founded the Golden Girls the same year.
RIP to a great one
 
Brave said:
Some information wrong on the press release but appreciate the effort. Griff became head in 1968 & founded the Golden Girls the same year.
RIP to a great one
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I didn't want to say anything about it...But you are right......he became the assistant in 67....
 
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