![]() ![]() Instead of throwing off any of Plant’s sexual shamanism, the boyish-looking singer came off like a wet-behind-the-ears teen-age rocker trying to overcome his shyness and impress the girls. A mid-set version of Zep’s “Rock ‘n’ Roll” was perfunctory, and a concluding “Black Dog,” which Bonham dedicated to his father, re-created the Led Zeppelin hit in a way that would have done any bar band proud.įor someone attempting a Zep redux, MacMaster was a surprisingly unimposing presence, and his voice was seldom up to the high-screech task. The Beatles’ “Come Together” was heavy but serviceable. Little Richard’s “Ready Teddy” lumbered when it needed to jump. To fill out the 1 1/2-hour set, the band augmented songs from its debut album, “The Disregard of Timekeeping,” with several Zep and non-Zep oldies. For the most part, Bonham’s melodies would ramble formlessly until hitting a hook refrain designed to be repeated endlessly. Of the band’s originals, only the encore, “Wait for You,” sustained much melodic interest. Then again, laden with material as bland and cliched as Bonham’s, even a singer who hums “Dust My Broom” every night before bed would be sorely challenged to achieve much emotional impact. MacMaster’s white-bread delivery left it open to question whether his blues roots go back beyond 1968. In his Led Zeppelin days, Plant occasionally mustered some authentic blues passion, distorted and distended as Led Zep’s heavy blues might have been. But, yowl as he might in blatant imitation, Canadian singer Daniel MacMaster was no Robert Plant. Ditto for fellow Englishman John Smithson doing the John Paul Jones bass-and-keyboards routine. Guitarist Ian Hatton did a yeomanly, if nondescript, turn in the Jimmy Page role. The young Bonham, in his early 20s, has surrounded himself with a band that might better be dubbed Led Zeppelin Too. But using it in an all-corners rehash of the ancestral past-as Bonham did Tuesday night at the Coach House-is at best unimaginative, and at worst a roadblock to ever finding a musical identity of one’s own. Keeping alive a family instrumental style is not an unworthy aim. Jason Bonham, who anchors the band, has done an assiduous job of preserving the heavy, yet dynamic drumming style handed down by his father, John Bonham, whose death in 1980 spelled the end of Led Zeppelin’s 12-year run. Our condolences go out to Daniel’s close friends and his family, especially his 2 little kids and his loving wife Tina.The best that can be said for Bonham is that it is probably more entitled to rip off Led Zeppelin than the rest of the recent-vintage metal kids who are ripping off Led Zeppelin. Daniel would have turned 40 on July 11th this year.įrom personal experience, with all Daniel’s Success, Fame and Talent in his short life, he was one of the most humble and easiest going guys I’ve met while working for Suncity Records.ĭaniel’s loss will be felt by the thousands of fans that he has entertained over the years with his extraordinary musical talent and he’s much loved voice. The doctors tried everything while Daniel was in hospital, but unfortunately it was too late. Usually people just get the non fatal Streptococcus Throat with this bug but it attacked Daniel at his weakest and his organs started to shut down. Daniel suffered from Streptococcus Group A Infection that entered his blood stream. It is with deep sadness that we bring you the terrible news of the passing of Daniel Stewart MacMaster.ĭaniel was pronounced dead last night as he lost his battle with complications from Pneumonia. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 28, 2009.ĭetails of Daniel MacMaster’s passing were posted by David Moors of Suncity Records yesterday: #Dan macmaster macIn lieu of flowers, donations to the George Geoffrey’s Treatment Centre or Shelter House would be greatly appreciated.Ī tree will be planted in memory of Daniel Mac Master in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Survived byTina McCallum, wife children, Kaleb and Aryanna MacMaster mother, Lori (Russ) Tuck, brothers Jody, Cory(Brenda) Mac Master father, John Mac Master, step-fatherEddie Mrazek in-laws Robert & Jenny McCallum brothers- in-law, Adam (Leslie) & Dana (Shannon) McCallum.įuneralservices will be held on Thursday, Maat 1:30pm inthe Blake Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Devoted father,avid fisherman, camper, artist, singer /songwriter and TorontoMaple Leafs fan, he will be forever missed. It is with deep sadness that we regret the unexpected passing ofDaniel Stewart Mac Master, age 39, on Sunday, March 16th, 2008 in Thunder Bay, Ontario.ĭaniel went to Barrie North Collegiateand then traveled abroad as a singer, songwriter with Bonham. DANIEL MACMASTER OBITUARY AND FUNERAL DETAILS: ![]()
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