Birth name Derek Lee Smith Instruments Drums Name Derek Rock Education Aliso Niguel High School | Occupation(s) Drummer Years active 2000–present Role Drummer | |
Also known as Derek Rock, Derek Lee Rock, D-Rock, Derek Smith Genres Rock, ska, pop, punk, dance Music groups Suburban Legends (2000 – 2012), Melee Albums Devils & Angels, Rump Shaker, Dance Like Nobody's Watching, Everyday Behavior, Let's Be Friends and Slay t | ||
Derek Lee Rock Blindfolded Drum Solo!
Derek Lee Smith (born June 29, 1984), more commonly known as Derek Lee Rock or Derek Rock, is the drummer of alternative pop/rock band Melee and ska band Suburban Legends. 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 10 albums, including “Let’s Be Friends” which was nominated for Best Album of 2009 at the Orange County Music Awards. Derek and Suburban Legends's latest album, released in 2012, is "Day Job".
Melee
Derek began working with Melee in August 2009 on the eve of their headlining gig Javarockinland Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. Derek joined Melee 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.
Songs
Built to Last
Love Fair
Dude Alert
Love Carries On
She's Gonna Find Me Here
All the Nights
The Ballad of You and I
Composure
Let's Be Friends
Girlfriend's Pretty
Just Be Happy
Can't Stop It
Arigato
My Friend
Snack Break
Bright Spring Morning
High Fives
Open Up Your Eyes
Blingity Bling
Powerful Game
Autumn in the Park
Last Dance
The War
Do It for the Kids
Girl's Got What I Want
Take the Next Step
All Around the World
Up All Night
Going on Tour
This Cherry
Getting Down to Business
Come Back Home