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Daniel MacMaster

  • 39 years old
  • Male
  • Born Jul 11, 1968
  • Died Mar 16, 2008
  • Canada
Will be Holding On Forever to your memory and your music. RIP
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Dan passed away from a staph infection; he had pneumonia and didnt realize he had a staph infection that got in his blood. By the time he got to hospital, it was too late.

"His family and friends are in shock.

"[Daniel was] certainly one of the greatest singers I ever worked with. He told me when I was teaching him guitar pre-BONHAM he was going to be famous and tour the world and within two years of singing, he was doing a world tour opening for THE CULT.

"No words can explain his talent and personality. Truly an amazing person.

"Love you, Dan."

According to sources, MacMaster was in the hospital less than 24 hours before he passed away on Sunday, March 16. He was 39 years old.




Unsigned Connecticut-based hard rock solo artist Jimmy D, who collaborated with Daniel on the EMERALD MONKEY project, has issued the following statement regarding MacMaster's passing:

"Daniel and I started working together in early 2005. We found a writing chemistry and friendship like no other… in the world we loved called music. Now at this moment, it's hard to believe he is gone. We spoke weekly, holidays, birthdays… always, and I will miss the short time we had together. The writing, the jokes, and the stories. In my eyes he was an extremely talented musician. He taught me so much that I was lacking as a songwriter, and now there will be a void. Knowing now that our plans for releasing music performing together this year will never come to pass, saddens me beyond belief. He and I had our heart set on getting MONKEY-MACMASTER and his solo effort 'out to the masses,' as he put it.

"My heart and prayers go out for his family through this difficult time.

"I will miss you brotha. Forever your dear friend, Jimmy D."

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=93107

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Nicki Apr 28, 2012

Never met Daniel,only wish I did,but his voice as soon as I heard it blew me away,still does to this day,Daniel sounded like Daniel to me,unique in his own way,not only that but from what I heard and read he was also a top man with a killer sense of humour,what a great loss indeed !!!

just a moment here & there

aunty sweet May 27, 2011

I am thinking of you today, Dan. Maybe you are thinking of me as well. I am going to be playing your music in the store that I recently became owner of, a few years ago, well more then a few now, I suggested to have 'riding the tea train' played to the previous owner of the tea store, not sure what happended - Well it wll be now, Peace out Dan, greatfully, aunty sweet.

1992 On Tour with ELP ...

David Pigg Sep 30, 2010

I mixed FOH and was TM for Bonham supporting Emerson, Lake and Palmer in 1992 ... we practiced in Philly by the water and lived in the Korman Suites for about a month before the tour started ... Danny was having the worst time with his throat ... we drove into Philly everyday to visit a throat specialist and also a vocal coach ... Danny and I became very close that summer along with Ian (guitar player) we were the three musketeer's ... The unstoppable laughter, the endless fun and the long talks that went well into the early hours of the morning on those rolling coaches ... Danny and the boys rocked the masses and put on flawless performances consistently night after night with Danny at the Helm they were a powerful force to reckon with ... I just learned of his passing and blindsided me as a runaway freight train rolling out of the blackness and being impaled by a red hot train rail ... I love you Danny, always have, always will ... peace be with you my brother now and forever ... I am wearing your favorite black tank top you wore so many nights on stage ... it's the only material thing you ever gave me but you left me with a wealth of love in my heart and a ocean full of memories that will keep me until we are together again ... david pigg

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Jerry Winters Jan 11, 2010

I met Dan a few years before he died,he move to Thunder bay Ontario and worked at the same place as me,we became friends.At the time we met I didnt know who he was (singer)but I thought he was a nice guy, We hung around for a short time then he move away.He came back to Thunder bay but we lost touch He was a Great guy Real down to earth loved his wife and kids.Its sad when the good ones leave so young.... Miss you Dan

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