Derek Sherinian

Biography

Derek Sherinian is a versatile American keyboardist born August 25, 1966, in Laguna Beach, California. He has worked with iconic artists such as Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, and Yngwie Malmsteen, and was the keyboardist for Dream Theater from 1994 to 1999. As a founding member of Planet X and Black Country Communion, Sherinian has released nine solo albums featuring notable guest musicians, showcasing his signature aggressive "guitaristic" approach.