Don Dokken
Known for ActingBorn 1953-06-29Los Angeles, California, USA
Donald Maynard Dokken (born June 29, 1953) is an American heavy metal vocalist, best known for being the lead singer, occasional guitarist, and founder of the band Dokken. He is known for his vibrato-laden, melodic vocal style which has made him an influential figure in American hard rock and heavy metal.
After enjoying mainstream success with Dokken, he parted ways with the band in 1988 and pursued a solo career. His 1990 solo album, Up from the Ashes, spawned two singles, and achieved modest success. He and drummer Mick Brown are the only remaining original members of Dokken.
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He reformed Dokken in the early 1990s and has been continuing on with the band ever since. He released his second solo album, titled Solitary in 2008; it was a stylistic departure from his Dokken material.
Known for
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
2010 · as Self
Babes, Bikes & Beyond
1995 · as Self
The History of Metal and Horror
2021 · as Self
Dokken - One Live Night
2000 · as Vocals
The Freddy Krueger Special
1988
The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
1986 · as Self [Dokken]
The Guest List
2022 · as Self
Dokken Spectrum 1987
1987
Dokken - Japan Live '95
2003
Dokken: Return to the East Live 2016
2018 · as singer
Dokken: Unchain the Night
1986 · as Vocals
Dokken - Live from The Sun
1999 · as Himself