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Derek A. Reeves

About Me

Background: Singer, Bass, Piano, Guitars, Drums, Songwriter, Model, Dancer. Martial Artist, Actor.
Musical Instruction: Studied music theory with Fred Wiliams studied vocal instruction at the Heilweil Vocal studio. Studied and taught Latin Dance at The Salsabroso studio.
Experiences:
Military: Joined the United States Marine Corps and served four years.
Model: Worked as a Runway Model for various fashion designers. Worked in numerous shows with Deborah Williams (Her Game 2 and Head of the NBA wives Association).
Martial Arts: Holds a black belt in Tang Soo Doo. Four time Connecticut State Heaveyweight Champion. Grand Champion, Hwangs Invitational Taekwondo Tournament. U.S Cup Heaveyweight Champion, plus winner of many smaller tournaments in the tri-state area.
Dance: Studied and teaching latin dancing, (Salsa, Meringue, Bachata, Cumbia). Danced as a regular on the Latin dance show Que Chevre.
Acting: Appearing in the movie "A Person of Interest".
Singer, songwirter, Model, Dancer, Martial Artist. I am adventurous and always looking into new experiences. I have studied Latin Dance for about 5 years and Instructed for 2 years, you can still find me at a local latin haunt getting my Salsa on. I have done some runway modeling stuff, it is a great experience that I have had would do more as the opportunity arises. I songwirte (music is my deepest devotion), and perform when I can.
My biggest dream is to stand on stage and perform for an audience. It has been a desire since I was 6. Still striving for that. I have become dissapointed with the music industry. I feel that music is no longer about music, it seems to be more about sensationalism. It is no longer about talent and actual instrumental skill but more about who is hot at the moment. Think about it like this, when is the last time a song has been in the top ten in the last five to ten years that has had an actual instrument solo in it?
June 12th 2009
CBS Interview
Our New National Anthem?

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 04/03/2006
Band Website: http://www.sonicbids.com/derekareeves
Band Members: Derek A. Reeves:
Influences: Alanis Morrisette, Benny Hill, Bob Daisley, Boston, Bruce Hornsby, Busta Rhymes, The Cars, Celia Cruz, Counting Crows, Dave Matthews Band, David Bowie, Digital Underground, David Lee Roth (When Billy Sheehan played with him), Don Henley, Dr. Dre, Dream Theater, Duran Duran, Earth, Wind and Fire, El Gran Combo, Elton John, Enigma, Enya, Frankie Negron, Ghandi, Huey P. Newton, Infectious Grooves, Iron Maiden, Jaco Pastorious, James Brown, Janis Joplin, Jim Reeves, Jimi Hendrix, John Carlos

John Cleese

The king of physical comedy

Judas Priest, Kenny Loggins, Kitaro, Led Zeppelin, Living Color, Luther Vandross, M'Shell Ndgeocello, Malcolm X, Marcus Miller, Maxwell, Medgar Evers, Melissa Etheridge, Metallica, Missy Elliot, Ozzy Osborne, Nelson Mandela, Parliment Funkadelic, Paul Simon, Pearl Jam, , Peter Gabriel, Peter Tosh, Pink Floyd (Before and After Roger Waters), Primus, Prince, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, Queen, Queensryche, Rachmaninoff, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Richard Pryor, Robert Plant, Rush, Sade, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow

Shirley Muldowney

She is the first woman to drag race. In a male dominated sport, they said she couldn't have it. She told them to kiss her ass and became a 4 time NHRA Champion.

Sly and the Family Stone, Snoop Dogg, Stanley Clarke, Steve Morse/Jerry Peek, Steve Vai, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Talas, Tito Puente, Tito Nieves, Tom Clancy, Tommy Smith, Tony Levin, Tori Amos, Tupac Shakur, Victor Wooten, Winger, Yngwie Malmsteen

Master Sgt. Gary Gordon

and

Sgt. First Class Randy Shugart

(Two Delta Operators, during the Somalia campaign, volunteered to put themselves on the ground, outnumbered to defend the crew of a downed Blackhawk helicopter. They were subsequently killed and I consider them two of the bravest human beings I have ever heard of).

For those who need a definition of true heroism.

Record Label: Unsigned