Primarily a drummer, most of Dean's work was done for 20 years as a drummer with the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Training at the Armed Forces School of Music also turned into a 16 year run as a private drum/music/marching instructor. Drum set in Jazz, R & B, and rock bands, guitar and bass guitar in a few jazz and rock bands gives one a different perspective on the songs. So when the band was in need of a bass player, I volunteered to make the move, and I haven't looked back! I have loved learning this instrument and playing the Lords music with these guys!!!!!
INFLUENCES:
Bass: Geddy Lee, Billy Sheehan, Mike Inez.
Drums; Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information), Neil Peart (Rush), Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa, Sting), Allen White (Yes), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater),
Guitar; Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osborne), Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Randy Rhodes
Ibanez SR755 5 string Bass
Mark Bass Little Mark Tube Amp Head
Mark Bass 104 HF Cabinet
Mark Bass Standard 151HR Cabinet
Boss ODB-3 Bass OverDrive pedal
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb pedal
TC Electronic Polytune
Dean's primary set is a early 80's 10 piece Ludwid Classic Set
6 1/2 Metal Supraphonic Snare, 2, 24 inch Bass Drums
10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 toms
Remo Heads and Vic Firth Sticks
Assorted Zildjian Cymbals
Latin Percussion toys
I also have an assortment of snares that can find its way to my set.