Don Coleman (musician)
| Don Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Don Coleman |
| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | rock, light rock, AC |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, percussion |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Website | Don Coleman Official Website |
Don Coleman is a Canadian vocalist, songwriter, lyricist, performer and AC/DC tribute frontman.
Don Coleman is a Canadian musician whose songs have received air play on broadcast radio stations in more than 126 countries. A prolific songwriter, he has penned more than 500 songs in many styles ranging from bluegrass to country to light rock to hard rock and blues.
He has been arguably labeled Canada's Premiere AC/DC Tribute Vocalist by his peers for his skills as an AC/DC Tribute Frontman/Performer and competed against more than 100 competitors in 2005 at the Hard Rock Cafe (Toronto) in the "Ultimate Jam" competition where he won the "Top Male Vocalist" award with his rendition of the AC/DC song "Back in Black".
His song release titled "Women, Whiskey & Rock'n'Roll", a song that celebrates the life & spirit of Bon Scott, is featured on AC/DC's official website. The song has aired on commercial FM radio stations in Australia, Canada, United States, Germany and in a total of 30 countries. "Women, Whiskey & Rock'n'Roll" has also appeared on a CD compilation Rock 4 Life PSC Partners Seeking a Cure a non-profit organization that helps fund researchers seeking grants for the study of Primary sclerosing cholangitis.
Coleman's self-produced video called "Rock'n'Roll Train, A Timeless Classic" was chosen Top 10 in the world by the band AC/DC in their "Give It All You Got" contest and was recognized on AC/DC's official website. This video was filmed at the famed Hillsborough Railroad Museum utilizing vintage rail cars and a velocipede.
His 2009 release titled "Loud Hard Fast & Wild," a song that honors the life of singer/songwriter Buzz Shearman was recognized by Moxy's official website. "Loud Hard Fast & Wild" was then adopted by the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and is now played at all of their home games.
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