Artist description Solo artist with a unique style unlike anything you've ever heard. Nostalgic, modern, ecclectic, innovative.

Music Style pop rock (synth)

Musical Influences Depech Mode, The Smiths, Bjork

Similar Artists The Smiths

Artist History Dean is an artist who has been performing in the midwest region professionally for the last six years. Having moved recently from Omaha, Ne., Dean now resides in North Iowa and is finishing his bachelors degree in music/arts management. The artist is also busy writing a musical, which is to be performed in several midwest cities including Des Moines, Omaha, and Witchita KS.

Group Members Dean (Donovan Johnson)

Instruments Keyboards, electric guitar, bass, vocals (lead and backup), drums, percussion

Albums Dean-"Dean: Disk One"

Press Reviews "Dean did not just crawl out of a garage somewhere. This is creative, innovative music." -Jeff Smith, North Iowa Music Critic; "This is fun. This is the good stuff." -Scott Leacox, Studio 13; Omaha, NE. "The talent and the thought process behind this album is fascinating..." -Wendy Waterman, "Goldenrod Productions," Omaha NE. "One of the best acts ("Dean") in Omaha..." -Nathanial Brighton, Drummer for "Spiral Locomotive," Omaha, NE.

Additional Info Dean takes his music very seriously, just as the serious listener will find reward in this album.

Location Forest City, Ia - USA

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