Lix Bio Derek

Derek Landgraf
Age: 23
Plays: Fender Precision Bass
Equipment: Peavey T-Max 500 amp/15” Black Widow Speaker Cabinet
Role: Bassist/support vocals/songwriter
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.