Keyboardist Derek Sherinian has more than made a name for himself. After all, MusicRadar.com deemed him “A true shredder, his virtuoso playing has seen him dubbed the keyboard-playing version of Eddie Van Halen,” in 2020. Moreover, in 2021 he was voted Greatest Keyboardist Of The 21st Century, and the eighth Greatest of All Time by the same site, and Prog Magazine saw him voted the ninth Greatest Keyboardist Ever. But then you don’t rack up a resumé such as his without some serious chops, having worked with the likes of Dream Theater, Black Country Communion, Billy Idol, Whitesnake - David Coverdale stating in 2020 “Derek plays like the son of Jon Lord”, - Kiss, current band Sons Of Apollo, and Alice Cooper - who in 1989 called him the “Caligula of keyboards”.
Get notified the moment Derek Sherinian announces a new show.
New Derek Sherinian dates land in the app first
Follow once and we’ll tell you when a new date is announced.
Derek Sherinian plays progressive metal and instrumental rock, blending heavy guitar-style keyboard leads with complex rhythms. Follow Derek Sherinian on Mood.
Derek Sherinian has toured and recorded with renowned acts including Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, and Sons of Apollo.
