dr, 1971-2005 US
Musician of Alternative and Rock
Derrick William Plourde (October 17, 1971 – March 30, 2005) was an American drummer, musician and artist. Born in Goleta, California, he was active between 1989. and his death in 2005. Although best known as a former member of Lagwagon, Derrick also played in several different bands like Bad Astronaut, Jaws, The Ataris, Mad Caddies and Rich Kids on LSD, among others. He was one of the most respected musicians in the modern punk scene. Besides drums, he also played a guitar and was described as multi-instrumentalist. Aside from music, he was also known as being a skilled painter and a gifted carpenter, appreciated for his off-beat sense of humor. Derrick committed suicide on March 30, 2005.