Don Coleman (musician)

Don Coleman is a Canadian vocalist, songwriter, lyricist, performer and AC/DC tribute frontman.

Don Coleman
Birth nameDon Coleman
OriginCanada
Genresrock, light rock, AC
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, composer
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards, percussion
Years active1983–present
WebsiteDon Coleman Official Website

Biography

Don Coleman is a Canadian musician/songwriter/performer/humanitarian and AC/DC tribute vocalist, whose songs have received air play on broadcast radio stations in more than 126 countries, according to SOCAN.

He is endorsed by Gordon Lightfoot, acknowledged by the Jeff Healey estate, President Bill Clinton, HRH Prince William, acclaimed author Susan Masino and recognized by the iconic musical group known as AC/DC.

Coleman has performed on the same bill as classic rock acts: Nazareth, Platinum Blonde, Kim Mitchell, Trooper, The Headpins, Helix and Harlequin. He has also performed on stage with acclaimed recording artists; Randy Bachman, Sarah McLachlan, Colin James, Sam Roberts, Ian Thornley and Sass Jordan.

A prolific songwriter who published a trilogy of books containing lyrical compositions called Dreams, Observations & Illusions. He has penned more than 500 songs in many styles and genres ranging from Bluegrass to Rock & Pop and from Hip Hop to Country & Blues.

Coleman competed against more than 100 competitors at Q107’s "Ultimate Jam" in 2005 at the Hard Rock Café on Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada. He won the "Top Male Vocalist" award with his rendition of the AC/DC song "Back in Black."

Coleman's self-produced video called "Rock'n'Roll Train, A Timeless Classic" was chosen as one of the Top 10 submissions worldwide by the band AC/DC in their "Give It All You Got" contest and was recognized on AC/DC's official website.

The song "Headstart", was written and composed by Coleman is the official theme song for the non-profit organization known as Moncton Headstart. The song peaked at # 12 on the Top 25 Singles chart at CJSE-FM received airplay on numerous stations in Canada, including classic rock station C-103. Moncton Headstart is a charitable community agency dedicated to providing quality early family intervention and support services to help children and their families realize their full potential.

His song release titled "Women, Whiskey & Rock'n'Roll", celebrating the life & spirit of Bon Scott, was featured on AC/DC's official website and received broadcast radio airplay in 30 countries. Coleman’s song titled "Loud Hard Fast & Wild," honouring the life of singer/songwriter Buzz Shearman was adopted by the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes hockey team and played at all of their home games.

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 The Blue Brothers and on numerous broadcast radio stations in other regions of the world.

In November 2009 he released "Willie & Waylon", an ode to Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash who are known as “The Highwaymen", which pays tribute to their legendary character and their extensive contribution to country music, which climbed up the Top 20 chart on the RFA station CJSE-FM.

In October 2010 Coleman released the song called "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 is dedicated to HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton, who are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The song has been acknowledged in a written letter response from Buckingham Palace in England by HRH Prince William.

In 2013, Don Coleman released the song and music video called "Gordon" – The Tribute Song to Gordon Lightfoot. The song is endorsed by Gordon Lightfoot and all proceeds from the sale of the song are donated to "MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity." The song has aired on broadcast radio stations in numerous regions of Canada and multiple newspaper articles have covered the story.

Coleman spearheaded a campaign 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 the Canadian band known as “Glass Tiger” and other notable personalities. Jeff Healey's wife Cristie also appeared in the video honouring her husband and the Canada's Walk of Fame campaign.

In June 2017 Don Coleman produced and arranged the song and music video called This Is My Canada / Mon cher Canada (All Words & Music written by Jeanette Arsenault) that features winners of 6 Grammy and 13 Juno awards. Coleman also performed on the song as a vocalist. The participants known as "Dream Team Canada Singers" include: David Clayton-Thomas, Liberty Silver, Wilfred LeBouthillier, The Good Brothers, Jeanette Arsenault, Don Coleman and the Young Singers choir conducted by Anna Lynn Murphy. 50% of all proceeds form the digital download of the song are being donated to Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.

Charity work

Don Coleman has organized and participated in events that have raised thousands of dollars for Non-Profit and Charitable organizations in North America.

These include; SickKids Foundation of the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation, MusiCounts (Canada’s music education charity), PSC Partners Seeking A Cure (primary sclerosing cholangitis), Kids with Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Humanitarian Organization for International Relief, Open Hands Food Bank, Ride For Sight, Cavalier Horseback Riding Club (helping disabled people enhance their lives), Greater Moncton SPCA, Convoy For Hope (Atlantic), Inclusion Advocacy SENB, Children's Wish Foundation of Canada and Moncton Headstart Inc.

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