Derek Grant | |
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Birth name | Derek Richard Grant |
Born | [1] Detroit, Michigan, U.S.[1] | April 24, 1977
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Occupation | Musician |
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Years active | 1992–present |
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Derek Richard Grant (sometimes known as Derek R. Grant) is an American musician, best known for being the third and longest-serving drummer for punk rock band Alkaline Trio from 2001 to 2023. He is also a member of Chicago "supergroup" Dead Ending. He was previously a member of The Suicide Machines, Telegraph, Gyga, Thoughts of Ionesco, Remainder, Walls of Jericho, The Exceptions and Broken Spoke. In addition to playing the drums, Grant is a guitarist and vocalist, and has filled in as guitarist for both Face to Face (1998) and The Gaslight Anthem (October 2008).