Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Glam metal, Heavy metal, Hard rock
Donald Maynard "Don" Dokken (born June 29, 1953) is an American heavy metal vocalist, best known for being the lead singer, occasional guitarist, and founder of the band Dokken. He used to be known for his vibrato-laden, melodic vocal style which has made him an influential figure in American hard rock and heavy metal. After enjoying mainstream success with Dokken, he parted ways with the band in 1988 and pursued a solo career. His 1990 solo album, Up from the Ashes, featured Europe guitarist John Norum, Accept bassist Peter Baltes and future Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee, and spawned two singles. He and drummer Mick Brown are the only remaining original members of Dokken.
Up From the Ashes (1990)
Solitary (2008)
appeared on:
Smoke on the Water: A Tribute to Deep Purple (1994)
Humanary Stew: A Tribute to Alice Cooper (1999)
