Derek Sherinian (born August 25, 1966) is an American keyboardist who has toured and recorded for
Alice Cooper,
Billy Idol,
Yngwie Malmsteen,
Kiss, and
Joe Bonamassa. He was also a member of
Dream Theater from 1994–99, is the founder of
Planet X and also one of the founding members of
Black Country Communion. He has released seven solo albums that have featured a variety of prominent guest musicians, including guitarists
Slash,
Yngwie Malmsteen,
Allan Holdsworth,
Steve Lukather,
Joe Bonamassa,
Billy Sheehan,
Zakk Wylde and
Al Di Meola.