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Don Coleman is a Canadian vocalist, songwriter, lyricist, performer and AC/DC tribute frontman. ==Biography== 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".〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work=Bread "n" Molasses Magazine )〕 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.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work=Brave Words Metal News )〕 "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.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 work=Brunswick News Inc )〕 Coleman also performs as lead vocalist front man with Loaded Dice, "Atlantic Canada's Premiere Tribute To Classic Rock" who have performed on the same bill as classic rock acts The Headpins, Helix, Harlequin, and Nazareth. In March 2009 Coleman released the song "Note For Note" (in memory of Jeff Healey) which has aired on 200 plus broadcast radio stations across North America on the House of Blues Radio Show with DJ/host Dan Aykroyd of Blues Brothers fame and on numerous broadcast radio stations in other regions of the world. The song "Note For Note" is approved by the Jeff Healey" estate. In November 2009 Coleman released "Willie & Waylon", an ode to Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, and "The Highwaymen", which pays tribute to their legendary character and their extensive contribution to country music. In December 2009, Don Coleman released the song "Loud, Hard, Fast & Wild (reprise)" as an inspiration to everyone to be the very best they can be. In April 2010, he released the song "Bluegrass Grows" featuring New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Eddy Poirier as a celebration of the change of season from spring to summer and the importance of friendship. Don Coleman spearheaded a campaign on the east coast of Canada to have Jeff Healey, Canada's blues ambassador to the world, nominated for "Canada's Walk of Fame". Coleman was interviewed on 94.9FM The Rock in Oshawa, Ontario on the morning show and also interviewed by CTV News, as well as, appearing in a video with Alan Frew of Glass Tiger and Ed Pilling, founding member of the band Fludd, along with other musicians and friends. Jeff Healey's wife Cristie also appeared in the video honouring her husband and the Canada's Walk of Fame campaign. In October 2010 Coleman released a new song titled "Three Hanks" which pays tribute to the three generations of the Hank Williams family. The song was selected by author Susan Masino as the perfect match for her new book release about the Hank Williams family titled ''A Family Tradition'' in which the song "Three Hanks" has been acknowledged. In December 2010, Coleman released the song titled "Cloud Nine", which he has dedicated to HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The song has been acknowledged in a written letter response from Buckingham Palace in England by HRH Prince William, who has sent "his warmest thanks and best wishes" ... for the CD (Cloud Nine)... in connection with his engagement to Miss Catherine Middleton. He sincerely appreciated the kind thought. "Cloud Nine" was produced by Grammy & Juno (Taj Mahal, Bass Is Base) award-winning producer Steve Bigas of Porcelain Records. Don Coleman appears on the AC/DC Rock'n'Roll Train Millennium Tribute CD with his two songs; Women, Whiskey & Rock'n'Roll (celebrating the life & spirit of Bon Scott) & Loud, Hard, Fast & Wild (reprise) featuring Earl Johnson (Moxy) on lead guitar, alongside members of Guns N' Roses, Alice Cooper, Megadeth & AC/DC on this worldwide CD release. Don Coleman performed at the Sgt. Mark Gallagher Charity Ball at the Delta Beausejour Hotel in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada in October 2011 with the band "Loaded Dice". The Premier of New Brunswick and many dignitaries attended the event that helped raise much needed funds for the Mark Gallagher vocational school project to help less-fortunate people in Haiti. In 2013 September, Don Coleman released the song and music video called "Gordon" – The Tribute Song To Gordon Lightfoot. Gordon Lightfoot responded with a handwritten letter endorsing the song. All proceeds from the sale of the song via ITunes and the Two Disc CD/DVD Edition will be donated to "MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity." The story is being well received by the print media and radio stations in Canada, with numerous radio stations airing the song and multiple newspaper articles covering the story. The Gordon Lightfoot 75th Birthday Celebration in Orillia, Ontario, Canada on November 17, 2013. A weekend long event that featured Don Coleman performing his song "Gordon" – The Tribute Song To Gordon Lightfoot – Endorsed by Gordon Lightfoot – All Proceeds from sale to "MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity" at the Mariposa Market and was interviewed by CTV News in Canada. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Don Coleman (musician)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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