Derrick Pontier, former member of Great
White,
Poison’s
CC DeVille, Stryper’s Oz Fox
"Dreamkiller is pleased to announce the addition of world touring
drummer, Derrick Pontier of Huntington
Beach, CA. Playing drums for over 30 years, he has
toured the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, Singapore and more. Derrick joined American
Hard Rock band Great White in 2001
and played with them through 2005, as well as Jack Russell’s Great White from 2011 through 2014. He is featured on the 2001 live record “Thank You…Goodnight!”. Derrick
also toured the United States and United Kingdom as a member of Poison
guitarist, CC Deville’s solo
project, Samantha 7. He has performed with numerous other bands
featuring allstar members, such as Angel’s Frank DiMino and Stryper’s Oz
Fox. As a session drummer, Derrick has
recorded on various projects, including Warrant guitarist, Joey Allen’s solo
album.
Derrick frequently teaches at a number of workshops and drum
clinics. Aside from Dreamkiller, Derrick
currently plays in M.O.B. (Michael Olivieri, lead singer of Leatherwolf), Elvis
Tribute band, Shadow of The King, as well as Super Troup, featuring fan
favorite journeyman singer Chas West
(Jason Bonham Band, Lynch Mob, Foreigner, Hollywood Allstarz), and other
nationally renowned Dreamkiller
members, Scott LaFlamme (Bang Tango,
Randy Rhodes Remembered) and Jason
Cornwell (Mr. Big’s Eric Martin).
Dreamkiller is a full time nationally touring melodic hard rock
band that presents elements of soulful melodies, jazzy harmonies, catchy rock hooks and prides themselves on colorful lyrics
that include positive themes of strength, perseverance, conquering your fears head-on,
as well as pushing with no limits to accomplish your goals. The band was
founded in 2004 by triple threat, Christy
Johnson [2010 Los Angeles Music
Awards National Female Vocal Performer of The Year], who has been featured
in such films as "Tobe Hooper's Mortuary", "National Lampoon's
Pucked", and is starring as Judy Hartley in the upcoming re-imagining,
"Night of The Living Dead: Genesis".
On lead guitar and backing vocals is seasoned industry veteran, Scott LaFlamme, of Springfield, MA.
Scott is most known for his work as the lead guitarist for national act, "Bang Tango", with whom he toured
from 2010 – 2014, as well as "Randy
Rhoads Remembered" tribute events.
He is endorsed by InTune Guitar Picks, Gibson & Spector Guitars,
D’Addario Strings, and Rock N’ Roll Gangstar Clothing. Chaise
Elliott is a veteran of the Memphis, TN hard rock and metal music scene.
With over 14 years of experience on guitar and bass, he is a multi-talented
asset to Dreamkiller. On bass and
backing vocals is Jason Cornwell
(Boston Bassman), who is most known for playing in "Mr. Big’s Eric Martin" as well as countless tours with bands
such as "Dokken". He is
currently endorsed by Brubaker Basses, SIT Strings, Ernie Ball, Vivid Amps, and
most recently EBS Professional Bass Equipment.
Dreamkiller is also proudly sponsored
by COLDCOCK Whiskey, and Curt Mangan Strings. They have shared the stage with
such notable acts as Lacuna Coil, Gemini Syndrome, Zach Myers of Shinedown, In
This Moment, Saliva, Upon A Burning Body, 12 Stones, Mushroomhead, Butcher
Babies, and many more. Music from Dreamkiller has received placement in
12 different films so far, many of which have been released worldwide and have
been awarded numerous accolades. Dreamkiller
is currently recording their second full length concept album, entitled
"11:11". With a plethora
of U.S. national tours under their belt, and with the recent lineup additions,
they have future plans to span their travel worldwide.
Explore the band online at www.DREAMKILLER.band and www.facebook.com/DreamkillerMusic"
- A Press Release
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