When three former Masters Apprentices band members attended the funeral of the group’s legendary lead singer, Jim Keays, their grief and respect, expressed through combined tales and fond reminiscences, resulted in a new concept.
The inspired result – now called Dead Singer Band – is a unique offering.
It stems from the fact that, as the band members reflected on how Jim’s life should be celebrated, they realised he was one of many great Aussie singers they had been friends or played with over the years.
These veteran musos, between them, had a collection of very personal and completely fresh stories to tell about a host of iconic lead vocalists.
What emerged over time was a fantastic one-of- a-kind production that includes an AV show as well as more than two hours of cracking live music.
With authentic renditions of their music, the band is proud to honour the legacy of a prime selection of Australia’s singing icons.
Fans of Billy Thorpe, Ray Brown, Shirley Strachan, Ted Mulry, Darryl Cotton, Maurice and Robin Gibb, Bon Scott, Doc Neeson, Chrissy Amphlett, Michael Hutchence, Stevie Wright, Jon English and more, will love the visual and aural montage that Dead Singer Band delivers.
Colin Burgess, who provides running commentary on the live rockumentary, was AC/CD’s first drummer and was twice voted Best Drummer in Australia.
The ARIA Hall of Fame inductee (for Masters Apprentices) was Bon Scott’s tour room-mate when he was the drummer for AC/DC and he shares his experiences with the audience.
Along with brother Denny Burgess, who is also from Masters Apprentices, the brothers, and the other members of the band, including stunning Country singer Vanessa Lea, and Roger Faynes from Stevie Wright’s band, salute some of Australia’s most loved and famous (now deceased) rockstars.
- Dead Singer Band will perform at the Brass Monkey in Cronulla on Saturday, February 25.
