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Plays: Fender Precision Bass
Equipment: Peavey T-Max 500 amp/15" Black Widow Speaker Cabinet
Influences: John Paul Jones, Les Claypool, and Flea
If you asked Derek his place in "Lix" he would say, 'I just jump around on stage, and let them do all the work'.
Of course in actuality he does a great deal more than that. Having been influenced heavily by Led Zeppelin music when he first began playing the bass, he definitely tries to add something to "Lix" in a similar way that John Paul Jones did for Zeppelin.
"I liked the fact that the Jones' bass wasn't the lead instrument, and yet, it definitely wasn't just a background filler either." Says Derek. "I guess because I listened to Zeppelin so often when I first started playing, I try and imitate that a little bit." "I want the audience to hear an actual bass line in the song, I don't want to just play the same notes that the guitar plays."
And because of his efforts he provides a very solid bass line, and is a heavy influence in every aspect of "Lix". He particularly loves to be the one out in front live, singing lead from time to time; he is always putting all of energy on the line for the crowd.
"When I'm on stage I just can't stand still." Jay and Brad often feed off his energy, which brings out a solid, tight, performance by all. Yes Derek is definitely the third piece of the puzzle that "Lix" can't do without.
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