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From Orleans IN, Darren entered a 4-month guitar competition in Indianapolis. He was pronounced winner over some 150 guitar players by a landslide. Since then, he's won numerous contest titles as well as being asked to judge a few.
Since early childhood, Darren was always ready to explore bigger arenas. He was seen on MTV when Red Hot Chili Peppers reviewed choice clips of guitar auditions in LA. No one knew that he had left Indiana for that brief period.
Darren recorded all his personal projects. His first progressive rock instrumental recording was "Guitar Absolute" - a recording that gives tribute to the great guitar players and styles that he admires. His blues CD called "Guitarboy Plays the Blues" has been known for his witty lyrics, boyish voice, and rockin' blues guitar riffs.
Darren's biggest influences include Randy Rhoads for scales and theory, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani, Chris Duarte, Albert King, and Albert Collins to list a few.
Darren listens to all guitar players and combines the energy, musicianship and vibe of his favorite influences to transform himself to be known as a modern-day guitarist and musician.
He's been featured on Guitar.com, Guitar Nine, reviewed by popular french magazine 'Progresiste' and Expose; chosen as the KROQ winner for Limp Bizkit auditions; and was recently offered the guitar position with Prong.
His list of credits continue to grow in all areas, yet his ability to adapt to a variety of musical situations has not hindered his identity - but enhanced it.
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