Derek Sherinian

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Derek Sherinian (born August 25, 1966 in Laguna Beach, California) is a ‎rock and fusion keyboardist based in Los Angeles, California. After studying at the Berklee College of Music, Sherinian became a keyboardist and sideman for a number of artists, including Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Yngwie Malmsteen, and KISS. He also played keyboards as a member of Dream Theater, Platypus, and Planet X. His solo albums feature several prominent artists, including Slash, Allan Holdsworth, John Sykes, and Jerry Goodman.<p>Called the "Caligula of keyboards" by rock artist Alice Cooper due to his performing style, Sherinian's influences include Elton John, Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra. He is of Greek-Armenian descent and has a special interest in Armenian history.<p>Sherinian began taking piano lessons at age five in Santa Cruz, California. After his junior year of attending Soquel High School, he received a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has since...