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 is a few jazz and rock bands gives one a different perspective on the songs.

INFLUENCES: 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

Dean's Stuff

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.
There is also a Roland Octapad II Pad-80 that i run through an Alesis D-4.





The guitars are pretty simple as they are not my primary instrument.
Ibanez RG-750 six string, Ibanez Soundgear Bass, and an Alverez Acoustic
Late 60's Fender Super Reverb Guitar Amp
Peavey Blazer 158 and a Peavey Max 126 Bass Amp