Deke Dickerson & The Whippersnappers

Deke Dickerson, a journeyman musician, singer, and entertainer, is dedicated to keeping America's roots music alive by infusing fresh creativity into classic genres. His efforts have earned him numerous accolades, including the Ameripolitan Music Award for Musician of the Year. Dickerson's latest project, Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers, features an energetic band of younger musicians from Los Angeles: Bert Avalos (guitar), Zander Griffith (bass), and Dylan Patterson (drums). With Dickerson’s global performance experience and the Whippersnappers’ rockabilly energy, the band has electrified audiences across the U.S. and Europe, performing at festivals like Viva Las Vegas, Rockabilly Rave in England, and the Rockin’ Race Jamboree in Spain. Their debut album, Honky Tonkin’ Rhythm (2023), continues to fuel their touring success.

Beyond performing, Dickerson is a respected music historian, author, and contributor to reissue projects for major labels. He wrote the first full-length biography of Country Music Hall of Fame member Merle Travis and has published several books on music history. His contributions have also appeared in guitar magazines, and his music has been featured in film and television, including scoring Johnny Knoxville’s Action Point. Throughout his career, Dickerson has collaborated with icons like Marty Stuart, Jerry Lee Lewis’s drummer J.M. Van Eaton, and surf band Los Straitjackets. With a deep passion for preserving and sharing American roots music, Dickerson continues to explore diverse genres, from rockabilly to gospel, and recently produced over fifty "quarantine videos" during the 2020 lockdown.

Get more info on Deke Dickerson and The Whippersnappers by visiting their website!

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