Derek Sherinian (born August 25, 1966) is an American rock and fusion keyboardist born in Laguna Beach, California. After receiving a scholarship at the Berklee College of Music at age 16, Sherinian has become one of the top rock keyboardists in the world. Derek has played for acts including Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiss, Alice In Chains and Zakk Wylde. He was also a member of Dream Theater and is the founder of the band Planet X. His solo albums feature several prominent artists, including Slash, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Lukather, John Sykes, Billy Sheehan and Al Di Meola. Presently, he is touring with Billy Idol, and is a member of the supergroup Black Country Communion.
Sherinian has been called the "King of the Keys" by Guitar World magazine and the "Caligula of keyboards" by Alice Cooper due to his zest for life on the 1989 "Trash" tour. His influences include Elton John, Keith Emerson, Jan Hammer, and a variety of guitarists. Sherinian endorses various equipment, including Korg and Clavia keyboards. He is of Greek-Armenian descent and has a special interest in Armenian history.
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