Album: Planet X by Derek Sherinian (1999)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Planet X is the first studio album by keyboardist Derek Sherinian, released in 1999 through Magna Carta Records. After Sherinian left progressive metal band Dream Theater in January of that year, he joined drummer Virgil Donati in forming a band also named Planet X. The band's own first album, Universe, was released on June 6, 2000.

Artist Background: Derek Sherinian (born August 25, 1966) is an American keyboardist who has toured and recorded for Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiss, and Alice In Chains. He was also a member of Dream Theater from 1994-1999, is the founder of Planet X and also one of the founding members of Black Country Communion. His solo albums often feature a variety of prominent guest musicians, including guitarists Slash, Yngwie Malmsteen, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Lukather, Joe Bonamassa, Billy Sheehan, Za... Part of the Laguna Beach, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Laguna Beach, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album


Planet X is the first studio album by keyboardist Derek Sherinian, released in 1999 through Magna Carta Records. After Sherinian left progressive metal band Dream Theater in January of that year, he joined drummer Virgil Donati in forming a band also named Planet X. The band's own first album, Universe, was released on June 6, 2000.

Planet X

Derek Sherinian

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