Derek Sherinian
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Derek Sherinian is a keyboardist based in Los Angeles, California. His most notable achievements are as a member of Dream Theater, Alice Cooper and Yngwie Malmsteen's bands, and as a session musician for KISS. Sherinian is of Armenian descent.
With Dream Theater, he recorded the albums A Change of Seasons (1995), Falling Into Infinity (1997) and Once In A LIVEtime (1998) before being replaced in 1999 by Jordan Rudess.
Since 2000, Sherinian has recorded several solo records on which artists like Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde and Steve Lukather have lent their talents. Most notable of all Planet X, recorded with Australian drummer Virgil Donati, which led to the formation of the group of the same name, as Sherinian and Donati decided to expand on the concept by recruiting guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine. Since 2002, Sherinian is constantly touring with Billy Idol. Also, he has recorded several tribute records.
The fifth Derek's solo album is currently in the works and will be released in 2006. It is said to feature Slash, Zakk Wylde, John Petrucci, Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, Tony Franklin, and Brian Tichy. [link]. A video for the cover of Mungo Jerry's "In The Summertime" featuring Derek, Billy Idol, Slash, Tony Franklin, and Brian Ticky was shot in the Spring of 2006, and will be released to video outlets in July.
Derek also owns a studio room named Leopard Room, located in Hollywood Hills, which got its name being covered in leopard and purple velvet. It was featured in April 2000 issue of Keyboard Magazine.
Discography
Solo
With
With
- 1994 - The Last Temptation
- 1995 - Classicks
With
With
- 1999 - When Pus Comes To Shove
- 2000 - Ice Cycles
With
Other projects
- 1993 - Gillrock Ranch - Brad Gillis
- 1996 - Odd Man Out - Pat Torpey
- 2002 - Jughead - Jughead
- 2002 - Attack!! - Yngwie Malmsteen
- 2005 - Devil's Playground - Billy Idol
External links
- 1994 - The Last Temptation
- 1995 - Classicks
With
With
- 1999 - When Pus Comes To Shove
- 2000 - Ice Cycles
With
Other projects
- 1993 - Gillrock Ranch - Brad Gillis
- 1996 - Odd Man Out - Pat Torpey
- 2002 - Jughead - Jughead
- 2002 - Attack!! - Yngwie Malmsteen
- 2005 - Devil's Playground - Billy Idol
External links
- 1999 - When Pus Comes To Shove
- 2000 - Ice Cycles
With
Other projects
- 1993 - Gillrock Ranch - Brad Gillis
- 1996 - Odd Man Out - Pat Torpey
- 2002 - Jughead - Jughead
- 2002 - Attack!! - Yngwie Malmsteen
- 2005 - Devil's Playground - Billy Idol
External links
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