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Derek Sherinian is a keyboardist based in Los Angeles, California. His most notable achievements are as a member of the bands Alice Cooper, Kiss and Dream Theater. Sherinian has been called the “King of the Keys” and the “Caligula of keyboards” due to his performing style. His influences include Jan Hammer (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Keith Emerson (Emerson, Lake & Palmer and The Nice), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Elton John, and a variety of guitarists. Sherinian endorses various equipment, including Korg and Clavia keyboards. He is of Armenian and Greek 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 with Jordan Rudess due to creative differences.

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 has been regularly touring with Billy Idol as well as recording several tribute records. Sherinian’s fifth solo album, Blood Of The Snake (2006), features Zakk Wylde, John Petrucci, Yngwie Malmsteen, Slash, Billy Idol, Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, Tony Franklin, Brad Gillis, and Brian Tichy. The latest Planet X album, Quantum, features Allan Holdsworth among others.
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  • hookbags

    @MikeDoyle - It is because you are weird!

    March 2012

  • MikeDoyle

    I don't know why - but I just can't enjoy anything he does. I have tried with the last 3 albums, it's all just missing something. Still trying to figure out what it is because there's so much talent and guest musicians on each record.

    February 2012

  • ProgShine

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    November 2011

  • birnibis

    http://www.derekz.bandcamp.com this is the OTHER derek

    November 2011

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    All of the songs on Natural Causes are now available on streaming! Try before you buy! http://solsticecoil.bandcamp.com/

    November 2011

  • iPowder

    \m/ good instrumentals!

    October 2011

  • DamianTanuki

    I suppose we should assume you to be the authority on ball sucking, sir. What this has to do with Derek Sherinian specifically I have no idea, but you seem to have thought that saying that was absolutely necessary and that it had to be done here. I shall question you no further.

    October 2011

  • Darmer_91

    zakk wylde sucks massive balls.

    September 2011
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