Derin Dow is a rock vocalist, guitarist, bassist, songwriter, and producer/engineer living in Los Angeles. He currently fronts the Derin Dow Band, a classic rock act performing in Southern California. Since 2005, the DDB has opened shows for Asia, Shaw-Blades, Ambrosia, and Eric Johnson in the L.A. area. Derin is also the former lead vocalist/bassist for the prog-rock group, The Unknown.
On his 2005 solo release "RETROACTIVE," Derin delivers 13 original, album-oriented rock songs, featuring hi-energy rockers like "FRIDAY" and "RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD." Guest musicians include drummer Chet McCracken (Doobie Bros.), guitarist Chris Pinnick (Chicago), and keyboardist Jim Lang (Todd Rundgren/Joe Cocker).
Originally from Madison, Indiana, Derin started playing the guitar at 13. In 1981, he co-founded a popular local cover band, Aura, with his high school buddies, and began performing at high school dances, parties, county fairs, and later at local clubs. After several years playing in different rock bands, Derin relocated to Los Angeles in 1989, and began focusing more on writing original songs.
Since then, Derin has been involved in numerous rock projects, including 4-Life, the Waifs, The Unknown, Mastermind, Jon Bare & the Killer Whales, and Aeon Dream, to name a few. He is currently working in the studio on a follow up album with keyboardist David Cutler Lewis (formerly of Ambrosia & Shadowfax), guitarist Rick Sailon, and drummers Billy DiBlasi and Kevin Millar.
The Derin Dow Band currently consists of:
Derin Dow - lead vocals, guitar
Steve Dempsey / David Lewis - keyboards, vocals
Corey 'Dean' Little / Rick Sailon - lead guitars, vocals
Willy Andresco - bass
Kevin Millar / Billy DiBlasi - drums
Dow appears on his own independent label, Crapshoot Music.