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BIOGRAPHY

Bassist Derek Frank arrived on the Los Angeles music scene years ago with one goal in mind: To create good music with good people. That goal continues to be realized year after year, and Derek has made a name for himself as one of the hardest-working touring/studio bassists in Los Angeles. Building a career based on versatility, professionalism, and integrity, he has traveled the world several times over with a “who’s-who” of  A-list artists and bands. Currently, he is splitting his time between country-pop superstar Shania Twain, pop icon Gwen Stefani, indie rock band The Dirty Diamond, UK Acid Jazz group Down to the Bone, plus other gigs and recording sessions with various bands and artists. Also a solo artist, Derek has released two albums under his own name; 2009's "Let the Games Begin..." and 2020's "Eleven Years Later".  Here's a list of touring/live performance credits:

Touring:

2015-present: Shania Twain

2018-2022: Gwen Stefani

2021 - present (subbing): The Kelly Clarkson Show

2022 (subbing): Exposé

2021: Orianthi

2018 (subbing): Shakira

2018-19 (subbing): Paulina Rubio

2018: Daniel Powter

2016-17: Air Supply

2010-2018: Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers

2012-13: Victoria Justice

2012: Roman Arkhipov

2011-12: Jeff Golub

2011-12: David Pack

2007-9: Dancing With the Stars

2006-8: Aly & AJ

2002-2015: Brian Auger's Oblivion Express

Select one-off performances (subbing, TV shows, etc.):

1999: Christina Aguilera

2004: Siedah Garrett

2005: Alejandra Guzman

2005: Siavash Ghomeyshi

2005: Lari White

2005: Rachel Yamagata

2008: Jennifer Paige

2009: Gregg Rolie

2010: Bonnie McKee

2011-12: Peter White

2012: Alan Parsons

Casual performances/sitting in/jam sessions:

Joe Bonamassa

Richie Sambora

Jackson Browne

Nuno Bettencourt

Stevie Wonder

Colin Hay 
 

TV Shows:

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

The Late Late Show with James Corden

Ellen

The Today Show

The Talk

Strictly Come Dancing (UK)

The Wayne Brady Show

The Megan Mullally Show

Soap Talk

Beverly Hills, 90210

The OC

American Dreams

Fame LA

Music Videos:

Demi Lovato "Heart Attack"

Aly & AJ: "Chemicals React", "The Greatest Time of Year"

Elliott Yamin: "Self Control", "You Say"

Steve Rushton: "Emergency"

Recording:

see DISCOGRAPHY

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