Derek “D-ROCK” Warwick Equipment: Spaun Drums, Centent cymbals, DW Pedals and Hardware, xcel Drumsticks, Alesis Electronic pads, Stick stuff grip, Cympad, Sickboy motorcycles & apparel Contact: [email protected] www.facebook.com/drockwarwick www.twitter.com/drockwarwick www.Instagram.com/drockwarwick www.theraskins.com Bio: After learning on a few Casio Electronic drum practice sets. Derek was obviously very serious about drumming. At the age 12 Derek got his first set of CB drums which he immediately began upgrading. Now, you can see how much upgrading he has done to his drum set to be the best drummer he can be. Every detail is looked at and nothing is overlooked as far as his drum set is concerned or his practicing. Derek has an ear for sound, an eye for “flash” and a love for the “show”! In his first band, The Nerotix, Derek got A taste of playing in front of A live audience. The fan base following was great and was now “on”. His second band, P.M.R.C. was formed in 2004. The speed that Derek was capable of was beginning to show fast. During the next five years with P.M.R.C. They were signed to a record label out of Oakland, CA. they had a Strong hard rock, metal, and (all being teens) A punk twist, Which was all centered on the drumming of D-ROCK! In late 2009, at the age of 20, Derek auditioned for and was offered A drumming gig with an established Los Angeles Rock band Tattooed Millionaires. Shortly after moving to Hollywood, Derek was in the spotlight at The Whisky A Go-Go. This would eventually springboard him into the Hollywood circuit, Las Vegas and a several month tour around North America. This would Allow Derek’s talent to spike once again. Inspiration, tips, and lessons from Matt Sorum(The Cult, Guns’n’Roses) and Glen Sobel(Independent, Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) gave Derek A shot of advanced technical knowledge, which really sent Derek’s desire and ability to the next level. He is Currently with New York band The raskins. They have had great success releasing their first record and having toured with big acts such as Motley crue and Alice Cooper. Derek’s roots are in Northern California. He is always looking for the new project or group to perform and/or record with. Individuals that are talented and driven in the music world are always at the top of his list of finding bands to work with. Derek’s resume stretches far and wide, opening for local and national touring acts such as, Steel Panther, Buckcherry, cabo wabo band, Micheal Monroe(Hanoi Rocks), Jetboy, Faster Pussycat, Suduce(Detroit), A Skylit Drive, Otep, Verbal Abuse, Resilience, Monster Squad, The Stitches, D’Molls(Chicago) and Bobaflex. Derek has A passion for playing the drums and is in the studio often, practicing and coming up with new ideas and material. Derek’s peer’s have said that he is one of the best drummers to come out of Sonoma County. So, keep your ears wide open to listen for Derek’s amazing talent.
