Derek Grant
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Derek Grant is the drummer for punk band Alkaline Trio
, where he replaced Mike Felumlee
. He was previously a member of The Suicide Machines
, Telegraph, Gyga, Thoughts of Ionesco, Remainder, Walls of Jericho, The Exceptions and Broken Spoke, a side band with Royce Nunley
and Jay Navarro. Besides playing the drums, Grant is an accomplished guitarist and singer, and has filled in as guitarist for both Face to Face
(1998) and The Gaslight Anthem
(October 2008). In addition, he frequently joins bassist Dan Andriano
and guitarist Matt Skiba
on vocals and also with songwriting duties. Alkaline Trio
went through a series of drummers in their early days and first 3 albums, but Matt Skiba
recently said that "If Derek was not in Alkaline Trio
then there would be no trio".
He has frequently filled in on drums for Josh Freese
on many Vandals
Tours since 1998, and with Good Charlotte
during the later half of 2004.
In September 2008, Derek released an 8 song album for free via his MySpace page entitled "D.Grant Meets the Reaper" which is a collaboration with his 12 year old alter-ego. The songs feature Derek at age 12 on vocals, with recently recorded music.
In February 2009 Derek released a three song EP for free via his Myspace page entitled "The Purple Trilogy". This is newer material recorded by Derek, described as "Electro-Funk" and featuring a cover of an unreleased Prince
track ("Electric Intercourse"), and two original compositions.
sticks, Remo
Heads, and Tama hardware.
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba , Dan Andriano , and Derek Grant...
, where he replaced Mike Felumlee
Mike Felumlee
Mike Felumlee, a native of Crystal Lake, Illinois , is chiefly known as the former drummer for the influential rock band The Alkaline Trio...
. He was previously a member of The Suicide Machines
The Suicide Machines
The Suicide Machines were an American punk rock band formed in March 1991 in Detroit, Michigan and disbanded in May 2006. During the course of their career the band released six full-length albums on the labels Hollywood Records and Side One Dummy Records...
, Telegraph, Gyga, Thoughts of Ionesco, Remainder, Walls of Jericho, The Exceptions and Broken Spoke, a side band with Royce Nunley
Royce Nunley
Royce Nunley currently sings lead vocals in Blueprint 76. He founded Blueprint 76 in 2002 after eight years in The Suicide Machines. He owns and runs Ringside Recording Studios and Broken Spoke Records in Detroit, Michigan. He has produced several mainstream bands such as The Insyderz, Tooth Fuzz,...
and Jay Navarro. Besides playing the drums, Grant is an accomplished guitarist and singer, and has filled in as guitarist for both Face to Face
Face to Face (punk band)
Face to Face is an American pop punk band from Victorville, California formed in 1991 by frontman Trever Keith. Originally known as "Zero Tolerance", Keith had been the only constant member of the band during their years of touring and recording albums. The group was initially signed by Dr. Strange...
(1998) and The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, consisting of Brian Fallon , Alex Rosamilia , Alex Levine and Benny Horowitz...
(October 2008). In addition, he frequently joins bassist Dan Andriano
Dan Andriano
Daniel Michael Andriano is the bassist and co-vocalist of the punk rock band Alkaline Trio.-Education and early bands:...
and guitarist Matt Skiba
Matt Skiba
Matthew Thomas Skiba is the lead singer and guitarist of Alkaline Trio.-Early life and family:...
on vocals and also with songwriting duties. Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba , Dan Andriano , and Derek Grant...
went through a series of drummers in their early days and first 3 albums, but Matt Skiba
Matt Skiba
Matthew Thomas Skiba is the lead singer and guitarist of Alkaline Trio.-Early life and family:...
recently said that "If Derek was not in Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba , Dan Andriano , and Derek Grant...
then there would be no trio".
He has frequently filled in on drums for Josh Freese
Josh Freese
Josh Freese is an American session drummer and songwriter. He is a permanent member of A Perfect Circle, The Vandals, and Devo, having formerly played drums for Nine Inch Nails from late 2005 until late 2008, and for Guns N' Roses from mid-1998 to 2001. Freese has appeared on close to 300 records....
on many Vandals
The Vandals
The Vandals are an American rock band established in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California. They have released ten full-length studio albums and two live albums and have toured the world extensively, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour...
Tours since 1998, and with Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte
Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin...
during the later half of 2004.
In September 2008, Derek released an 8 song album for free via his MySpace page entitled "D.Grant Meets the Reaper" which is a collaboration with his 12 year old alter-ego. The songs feature Derek at age 12 on vocals, with recently recorded music.
In February 2009 Derek released a three song EP for free via his Myspace page entitled "The Purple Trilogy". This is newer material recorded by Derek, described as "Electro-Funk" and featuring a cover of an unreleased Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
track ("Electric Intercourse"), and two original compositions.
Equipment
Grant plays C&C Custom drums, Sabian cymbals, Pro-MarkPro-Mark
Pro-Mark is a Houston, Texas-based American drumstick company owned by founder Herb Brochstein. It is a widely known stick company generally played in drum set, drum and bugle corps and concert bands.-History:...
sticks, Remo
Remo
Remo is a male given name of Latin origin - see Romulus and Remus.Remo may also refer to:* Remo, an American drum skin company* Remo , another name for the German wine grape Riesling* Remo language, a Panoan language of Brazil and Peru...
Heads, and Tama hardware.