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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.
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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MikeDoyle wrote:
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.
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CasiniProjekt wrote:
Hey, please check out my music, its free! http://cassiniprojekt.bandcamp.com/ or http://www.last.fm/music/The+Cassini+Projekt/Blind+Vision Also check out my new music video, I did the CG http://youtu.be/wL5A88cuxwY
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IsaacCorreia wrote:
Awesome!!!
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ProgShine wrote:
http://progshine.com/2011/11/27/resenha-derek-sherinian-oceana/
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birnibis wrote:
http://www.derekz.bandcamp.com this is the OTHER derek
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Solstice-Coil wrote:
All of the songs on Natural Causes are now available on streaming! Try before you buy! http://solsticecoil.bandcamp.com/
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iPowder wrote:
\m/ good instrumentals!
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DamianTanuki wrote:
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.
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Darmer_91 wrote:
zakk wylde sucks massive balls.
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adace wrote:
..and it's leaked!
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adace wrote:
The entire album is streaming! http://www.mascotlabelgroup.com/ds_player.html
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tallpaul1 wrote:
Black Country Communion .... thoughts?
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adace wrote:
The new album will be called "Oceana" and will be out on September 5th. More details here: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=79706
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Headbanger62695 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgfiMEZIMS4 check out my Outsider music video
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SDFprowler wrote:
Every song with either Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, or Tony MacAlpine (referring to Planet X of course) is amazing.
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fdsarawr wrote:
I think every song of his should have Zakk Wylde on it. Those are clearly his best :P
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vladikspittie wrote:
larrynmn, he played in Kiev and the entrance was free so i don't think he's a greedy guy
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Bizon wrote:
@larrynmn - he's an asshole because he doesn't want you to steal something he created?... bad news for you, there's an asshole here but it's not him...
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wiche wrote:
I like him better than Rudess [2]
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larrynmn wrote:
i will boycott sherinian the way i do metallica. stupid greaser douchebag greedy corporate aholes
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