Lessons learned from auditions, playing with Mindi Abair, Shania Twain, Brian Auger, Air Supply… dealing with the loss of his mom, Devo, work ethic, Shaun Cassidy’s wedding, New Zealand, skydiving, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, why every gig is a win, and “just play the groove.” Super cool, super sincere guy Derek is currently the bass player for Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain (5 yrs), LA-based rock band The Dirty Diamond. He’s also part of the Soundcheck Live house band at the Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood. He’s toured with: Shakira, Air Supply (2016-17), Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers (2010-2018), Daniel Powter, Victoria Justice, Jeff Golub, Dancing With the Stars (2007-2009), Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express (2002-present) & others Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/