Derek Lee Rock

Derek Lee Rock
Derek Rock
Birth name Derek Lee Smith
Also known as Derek Rock, Derek Lee Rock, D-Rock, Derek Smith
Born June 29, 1984
Genres Rock, ska, pop, punk, dance
Occupations Drummer
Instruments Drums
Years active 2000–present
Associated acts Suburban Legends
Mêlée
Pinkly Smooth

Derek Lee Smith (born June 29, 1984), more commonly known as Derek Rock, is the drummer of alternative pop/rock band Mêlée and ska band Suburban Legends.[1] Derek’s drumming styles include rock, pop, electronic, and hip hop. 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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Suburban Legends

Derek joined Suburban Legends in August, 2000. The band has played thousands of sets regularly at Disneyland, including nightly shows at Downtown Disney. Between 2003-2008 Suburban Legends toured the United States, UK, 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 5 albums, including “Let’s Be Friends” which was nominated for Best Album of 2009 at the Orange County Music Awards. Derek and Suburban Legends are currently writing and producing a new album for release in 2010.

Mêlée

Derek began working with Mêlée in August 2009 on the eve of their headlining gig Javarockinland Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. Derek joined Mêlée during the writing and recording of "The Masquerade", released on iTunes October 5, 2010 on Warner Bros. Records.

Other projects

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.

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