Artist description DARREN STROUD's humility and his intelligent approach to learning allows him to be a constantly evolving guitar player. His creativity is ever-expanding as a composer. This combination along with the desire to excel has created a truly world-class musician and dedicated recording engineer/producer.

Music Style Rock | Jazz | Blues | Instrumental | Progressive Rock

Musical Influences Randy Rhoads | Jimmy Hendrix | Frank Zappa | Joe Satriani | Albert King | B.B.King | Chris Duarte | and the list continues to grow.

Similar Artists Reviewers say Darren's guitarwork is very reminiscent of a mixture of guitar greats such as Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Joe Satriani, Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai and even Stevie Ray Vaughn. You decide.

Artist History You may not recognize the name, but if you own a radio in Indiana, you've surely heard his guitar playing. Stroud has graced recordings of several Indiana groups & solo artists stylistically ranging from country to experimental Gothic dance music. He has recorded everything from children's family rock albums to the usual club radio commercials. He has composed and arranged original material with several musicians|bands. He has also had his own original rock project called Excursion. Be on the lookout for several new solo recording projects from him in the future. He played with Red Beans and Rice while in Indiana. Currently, Darren and Yuni have a project called MEME. He has opened with various groups for national | semi-national | regional artists such as: Ted Nugent, Head East, "Z" (dweezil zappa's band), REO Speedwagon, Verve Pipe, the Grass Roots, Buckwheat Zydeco, Kentucky Headhunters, Bad Company, James "Yank" Rachell, Jimmy Walker, Chris Duarte, and Delbert McClinton. He has performed at various showcases, benefits, major festivals & jammed with members from such groups as: Poison, Lita Ford, Motley Crue, Jimmy Buffet, John Mellencamp. He has won numerous guitar contests and titles.

Group Members On GUITAR ABSOLUTE CD: [ DARREN STROUD ] -Absolutely all Guitars|Bass || [ TONY SEILER ] - Drums || [ GLENN HOPKINS ] - Drums || [ BILLY YOUNG ] - Drums || [ TOM BECKLEHIMER ] - Bass || [ YUNI ] - Keyboards |Bass

Instruments Guitar | Bass | Keyboards | Drums

Albums 3) Guitar Absolute 2) Guitarboy Plays the Blues 1) Excursion

Press Reviews DARREN STROUD has received various coverage from Local to National press and newsmedia. At one point, he was sited on MTV when the Red Hot Chili Peppers reviewed some choice clips of guitar auditions in California. No one knew that he had left. || "Guest lead-guitarist Darren Stroud distinguishes himself with fiery solos" (INDIANAPOLIS STAR) || "Guitar Gunslinger mayhem! A packed house witnessed the totally excellent guitar performance of Darren Stroud. Displaying flash, flair and killer musicianship, the wide-eyed kid steals the show." (Review of INDIANA GUITAR CONTEST WINNER) || "Guitarboy is like Steve Vai suddenly landing in Oxford, Mississippi, and playing a juke gig." (BLUES REVUE MAGAZINE) || "Stroud moves us beyond rock-n-roll's Southern roots to a sinuous modern rock guitarworld." (TRIBUNE-STAR) || "From the Satriani-style speed shuffle to a full funky groove that sounds like George Clinton and the P-funk Allstars invited Jimi Hendrix to sit in for their guitarist." (THE PURDUE EXPONENT) || Check out more reviews on-line at his other sites. http://guitar.com/darrenstroud.iuma.com || http://darrenstroud.iuma.com || http://meme.iuma.com

Additional Info Included on Red Beans and Rice Cd's -

Location Hollywood, California - USA

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