Background
Popularly known for his characteristic spinning of the drumsticks while playing, Derek grew up in Orange County, California and began playing both guitar and drums at age 13.
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Derek’s drumming styles include rock, popular, electronic, and hip hop. Derek joined in August, 2000. The band has played thousands of sets regularly at Disneyland, including nightly shows at Downtown Disney.
Between 2003-2008 toured the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe numerous times, appearing with such acts as Reel Big Fish, Fall Out Boy, Goldfinger, Less Than Jake, and The Aquabats.
The band has recorded 10 albums, including “Let’s Be Friends” which was nominated for Best Album of 2009 at the Orange County Music Awards. Derek and "s latest album, released in 2012, is "Day Job".
Derek began working with in August 2009 on the eve of their headlining gig Javarockinland Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. Derek joined during the writing and recording of "The Masquerade", released on iTunes October 5, 2010 on Warner Brothers
Records.
Derek Rock is currently working on several projects within the music industry: film making, production/songwriting, mixtapes, session drumming, and teaching.
Derek plays Drum Workshop drums.
